At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire young minds through creative art lessons and foster a love for learning.
- Company: Join Broadmeadows Primary, a vibrant school in Melbourne's diverse community.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a caring team that values kindness, respect, and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while nurturing their creativity.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of teaching experience and a passion for arts education.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Broadmeadows Primary School, located 15 km north of Melbourne CBD, serves a vibrant and culturally diverse community. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment where every student is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Our school currently enrols approximately 239 students, supported by a committed team of 18 teachers, 22 Education Support staff, and 2 Principal Class members. With a significant proportion of students speaking English as an Additional Language, we offer tailored programmes and targeted support to ensure all learners thrive.
A seamless transition into primary education is guaranteed through our on-site kindergarten, where Foundation teachers collaborate closely with early years staff to deliver a cohesive and engaging transition programme. This partnership lays the foundation for a positive and confident start to school life. At the heart of Broadmeadows Primary are our core values: Kindness, Respect, and Learning Together which cultivate a caring culture where students are encouraged to "Aim High" and strive for their best.
Our Wellbeing framework empowers students to take ownership of their learning, develop self-regulation, and build resilience within a calm and supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing. Our curriculum, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, is broad and enriching, featuring specialist subjects such as Physical Education, Visual Arts, STEM, and Spanish. We believe every student is unique and tailor our teaching to build on individual strengths while addressing areas for growth.
Our safe learning environment incorporates tools like Emotion Walls, which help both staff and students identify and address social and emotional challenges early. We also foster a strong sense of community, encouraging students to understand how their actions impact others and the wider school community. Our passionate and skilled staff are committed to delivering high-quality education that prepares students for success today and in the future.
Selection Criteria
- 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.
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.
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.
Experienced Art Teacher in Melbourne employer: Victorian Government
The Victorian Government offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Integration Aides and Literacy Intervention staff in the Melbourne Northern Suburbs, where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful educational outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the department fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference in students' lives. Additionally, the ongoing nature of this role provides stability and the opportunity to develop essential skills in a dynamic educational setting.
