Classroom Teacher in Melbourne

Joining Barramayil Primary School provides a unique opportunity to be part of a foundation teaching team and contribute to the development of a thriving learning community. As a classroom teacher, you will play a key role in establishing high-quality teaching and learning programs, building strong relationships with students and families, and shaping the culture and identity of a growing school.

We are seeking educators who are adaptable, collaborative and committed to delivering engaging learning experiences that support every student to achieve success. This role is ideal for teachers who are enthusiastic about working in a dynamic environment and are excited by the opportunities that come with being part of a new and evolving school. As a foundation school, all staff play an important role in establishing consistent practices, positive relationships and a strong culture of learning and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a willingness to contribute beyond their classroom, working collaboratively with colleagues to support the changing needs of the school community. This position is ideal for a teacher who enjoys innovation, values teamwork and is passionate about helping shape a positive and inclusive school environment where students, staff and families can thrive.

About our school and community: Barramayil Primary School is an exciting and dynamic new school to open in 2027 and is located approximately 35-40 minutes from the Melbourne CBD on the lands of the Wurundjeri Peoples. The school is part of an educational and sporting precinct in the suburb of Aintree in the west of Melbourne. We have provision for 700 students with many being able to walk or ride to and from school. The school will be culturally diverse with over 50% of the Aintree population having a language other than English with the largest immigrant groups being Indian, New Zealander, Sri Lankan and Filipino.

This diversity of our school will be a significant strength that enriches learning and strengthens relationships. By embracing and valuing our varied cultural backgrounds, experiences and perspectives within our school, we will foster greater understanding, empathy and respect among the students and staff. The diversity positively shapes our culture, helping to create an inclusive environment where all individuals feel seen, respected and valued and where differences are celebrated as a source of learning and connection.

There are key design features of our school which make explicit connections to the land and pay respect to the Wurundjeri people. This will play a significant role in our school culture and ways of working moving forward. Our school will be supported by a range of high-quality fit-for-purpose learning spaces that enhance and enrich student learning. Specialist spaces, including a full-size gym, student kitchen, art and performing arts spaces, break out learning areas, sensory rooms, library and STEM spaces surrounded by Indigenous gardens provide diverse and engaging environments where the students can explore, create, collaborate and extend their thinking.

These spaces are intentionally designed to support different learning needs and styles fostering deeper engagement and enabling hands-on learning that complements and strengthens classroom programs. Our school's vision is to nurture children who care deeply, act courageously, commit wholeheartedly and contribute meaningfully to their community.

At Barramayil Primary School we know that it takes a village to raise a child. Our school's mission is to empower students through meaningful learning experiences, strong relationships, and opportunities for service. We recognise that raising a child is a shared responsibility, and we'll work together as a community to nurture compassion, courage, commitment and a sense of purpose. Our values are: Care, Courage, Commitment and Community.

At the heart of our brand-new school is a rare and exciting opportunity: to shape something from the ground up and the people who join us will define what it becomes. We are seeking individuals who lead with care, value community, show deep commitment, and act with courage. These are the people who will set the tone, model our expectations, and help build a culture where every student and colleague feels supported, challenged, and inspired.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated capacity to design purposeful learning experiences that understand how children learn, build deep understanding and mastery of skills and encourage students to be active in their learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, value strengthening your content knowledge and instructional practice whilst committed to a shared teaching approach that supports all learners and strengthens relationships across the learning community.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student is known, valued, and empowered to grow.

Responsibilities

The role of classroom teacher may include but is 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.

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.