Classroom Teacher in Melbourne

Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School, established in 2010, is a dynamic public school located in Cranbourne North, within the City of Casey. We are a Public/Private Partnership school committed to providing a high-quality education for our 580 students. Our curriculum, based on the Victorian and EAL Curricula, emphasises explicit teaching and inquiry approaches.

Our Focus:

• Individual Growth: We nurture the whole child, valuing academic success and the development of positive self-image, respect for others, and responsible global citizenship.
• Diverse Community: Our multicultural community celebrates diversity, approximately 65% of students speaking a language other than English at home. We embrace this richness through initiatives like Cultural Connections Days.
• Strong Values: Respect, Resilience, Collaboration, and Curiosity are at the heart of our dynamic culture, driving our vision to inspire a passion for learning.
• High Expectations: We hold high expectations for students, teachers, and the community, fostering an aspirational environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
• Wellbeing Focus: We prioritise student wellbeing through initiatives like Restorative Practices, Respectful Relationships, and Zones of Regulation, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Collaborative Culture: We foster a collaborative culture through Professional Learning Communities and a strong supportive environment.

Connecting with our Community:

We recognise that effective communication is essential for a strong school-community partnership. Given the diverse linguistic backgrounds of our families, we are committed to providing multiple avenues for parents to connect with us and for us to communicate with them.

What We Offer:

• Cutting-edge resources: Supporting innovative learning experiences.
• Differentiated learning: Catering to individual needs and learning styles.
• Early intervention and enrichment: Providing targeted support and challenges for all students.
• Strong literacy and numeracy focus: Building foundational skills for success.
• Active parent and community involvement: Welcoming contributions to our vibrant learning community.

We seek staff who:

• Are passionate about leading learning and using contemporary teaching methods.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to sharing best practices.
• Value diversity and contribute to building a strong sense of community.
• Are energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Possess strong communication, listening, and feedback skills.

Cranbourne Carlisle Primary School is a place where students are empowered to learn, staff are supported to grow, and the community is actively engaged. We invite you to join our team and be part of our vibrant learning community.

Selection Criteria

• SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
• 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.
• SC4: Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• SC5: Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.

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.
• 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.