Performing Arts Teacher

Demonstrated knowledge of Performing Arts. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing VTLM 2.0, Explicit Teaching instructional practices, 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 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.

Classroom teacher Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

• Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity.
• Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning.
• Supervise and train one or more student teachers.
• Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.

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.

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.

Queenscliff Primary School is a small, high-performing coastal school situated in the historic township of Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula, overlooking picturesque Swan Bay. Located approximately 30 kilometres from Geelong and 105 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, our school enjoys an enviable coastal setting and strong connections with the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale communities.

We are seeking a passionate and highly effective classroom teacher who shares our commitment to evidence-based teaching, high expectations, strong relationships and excellence in learning.

Our approach to curriculum and instruction is underpinned by the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0), the Science of Learning and contemporary evidence about how students learn.

We believe effective teaching combines a strong evidence base with deep knowledge of students, professional judgement and responsive classroom practice.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• holds high expectations for every student and believes all students are capable of learning and achieving success;
• demonstrates strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and effective classroom instruction;
• is committed to explicit teaching, the Science of Learning and evidence-based practices as well as valuing the Art of Teaching and professional judgement;
• creates calm, safe, inclusive learning environments characterised by clear expectations, routines and positive relationships;
• cultivates genuine and positive relationships with students, families and colleagues;
• values collaboration and is willing to contribute their knowledge and expertise while learning from others;
• demonstrates curiosity, reflection and a commitment to ongoing professional growth;
• contributes positively to staff culture and understands the importance of collective efficacy and collective responsibility for student success;
• embraces inclusion and is responsive to the diverse strengths, backgrounds and learning needs of students;
• is willing to contribute to the rich curricular, extracurricular and community life of Queenscliff Primary School.

If you share our commitment to high expectations, strong relationships and excellence in learning, we would love to hear from you.