Classroom Teacher – Box Hill South in Melbourne

Roberts McCubbin Primary School is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, nestled in the quiet streets of Box Hill South. The school commenced in our current form as Roberts McCubbin Primary School in 1994 after the amalgamation of Box Hill South and Bennettswood Primary Schools. Our 2026 enrolment is 310 students, supported by 19 full-time equivalent teachers and 10 part-time integration aides. We currently have 6 International Student enrolments. Leadership consists of a Principal and Assistant Principal, supported by a Curriculum Learning Specialist and a School Improvement Team featuring representatives from across the school and priority areas. Teams plan collaboratively and undertake data-driven inquiries to enhance teaching and learning. We have fully implemented the VTLM2.0 and a phonics-based approach to the teaching of reading.

The school has a proud history of supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of students, with both student and parent surveys reflecting a cohort of students who are feeling happy, safe and stimulated to learn. We follow the SWPBS program and are a lead school in the Rights, Resilience and Respectful Relationships Program. Our specialist program includes Physical Education, LOTE (Japanese), Visual Arts, STEM and Performing Arts. Our community Art Show is a major annual fundraiser, supporting an Artist in Residence program that has seen a number of student-influenced artworks installed throughout the school.

Selection Criteria

• SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
• SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
• SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
• SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
• SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
• Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
• Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class: The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.