At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate students while fostering a supportive community.
- Company: Skipton Primary School, dedicated to quality education and student growth.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, professional development, and opportunities for creativity.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Shape young minds and make a real difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Must be registered or eligible with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Skipton Primary School is situated 50 km south-west of Ballarat on the Glenelg Highway. The school has a long history of providing quality education for the children of the town and surrounding farming communities. In 2026, we have an enrolment of 67 students. Our vision captures what we strive to provide for our students – nurturing and educating each child to be their best self, with a strong sense of community, confidence, kindness and courage.
Our school community is guided by our values of:
- Curiosity – encouraging questions and exploring the world around us.
- Confidence – helping each other believe in ourselves.
- Kindness – shown through everyday acts of care and support among students, staff and the community.
- Courage – standing up for what’s right and giving things a go, even when they feel challenging.
Our workforce consists of 15 staff, including eight teachers, six education support staff and the principal. The school consistently achieves excellent academic results and learning growth. We run a one-to-one computer program with a mix of iPads and PCs. Our specialist programs include Science, Art, Library, Sustainability, Digital Technologies, Physical Education and Auslan. Extra-curricular opportunities are extensive. Students participate in regional swimming, athletics, cross-country, golf and cricket. They enjoy camping programs and interstate trips, along with community initiatives such as the Sovereign Hill costume program, tree planting around the town, and participation in ANZAC and Remembrance Day commemorations. Many of our students enter local photography and art competitions, achieving great success. Every student also takes part in our much-loved end-of-year concert.
Our students, staff, parents and wider community are deeply involved in the life of the school and committed to delivering a high-quality education for the town and district. Colleges in Ballarat and Beaufort highly value our graduates for their strong academic foundation, values and work ethic.
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.
Qualification Requirements: The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority.
Classroom Teacher - Graduates encouraged to apply in Melbourne employer: Government schools
As a Learning Specialist at our school, you will join a vibrant and supportive community dedicated to fostering excellence in teaching and learning. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, allowing you to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on student outcomes. Located in a diverse area, our school values inclusivity and provides a safe environment for both staff and students, ensuring that everyone can thrive.
