Classroom Teacher in Melbourne

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

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.

The Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) is a vibrant centre-of-excellence for high-ability secondary students from government schools across Victoria. From 2027, CHES will deliver full-day English and mathematics masterclasses for high-ability Year 7 and 8 students from Victorian government schools.

This position offers an outstanding English teacher the opportunity to help establish the initiative by developing curriculum and delivering approximately 17 masterclass days throughout the year.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop challenging English masterclass curriculum and resources that extend Year 7 and 8 VHAP learning, aligned with Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0.
• Plan and deliver full-day masterclasses at CHES and regional venues, under the guidance of the CHES leadership team and masterclass leader.
• Apply strong English curriculum knowledge and effective teaching approaches for high-ability students, promoting critical and creative thinking, interpretation, communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with CHES colleagues and the Department of Education to develop resources that schools can use to deliver their own masterclasses.
• Contribute to professional learning for High Ability Practice Leaders, modelling effective practice and supporting their capacity to lead English masterclasses from 2028.
• Use student learning evidence and feedback to refine the program, and contribute to preparations for CHES delivery of secondary VHAP from 2028.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of the wider CHES teaching and learning program (VCE and Enrichment Electives).

All CHES teaching staff contribute to high-quality teaching and actively support students' wellbeing, engagement and academic progress. New teachers receive substantial professional learning and support on appointment.

CHES is centrally located in South Yarra, with convenient access to several public transport options.