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Graduate Teacher Program

Graduate Teacher Program

Schools (Government)Melbourne, Southern Metropolitan
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role

  • Graduates

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.

These teachers teach a range of students / classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.

The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.

Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

Responsibilities - Graduates

Core responsibilities include :

  • Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study
  • Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level
  • Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas
  • Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
  • Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress
  • Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
  • Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio
  • Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

  • Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs
  • Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs
  • Who May Apply - Graduates

    To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must :

  • have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, and
  • not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence
  • Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

    EEO AND OHS Commitment

    Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

    The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).

    Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

    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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at :

    DE Values

    The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values : Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at :

    Conditions of Employment

    All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

    Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

    A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

    Eligibility for incentive payments :

  • The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school
  • The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy
  • The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence
  • Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

    VIT LANTITE

    To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

    Location Profile

    Quarters Primary School is located at 10 Morningside Boulevard, in Cranbourne West. It opened on the first day of Term 1, 2023. The school has space for 715 local students, including approximately 65 places for young people with specialist needs. The school opened for enrolments for students in Prep to Grade 6.

    The school includes :

  • an administration building with a library, staff offices and amenities as well as specialist teaching areas for science and food technology, 3 learning neighbourhood buildings with general purpose classrooms, and flexible and collaborative teaching spaces, a community hub building with a competition-grade gymnasium, canteen, music and drama space, 2 outdoor hard courts and a sports field.
  • Quarters Primary School is a supported inclusion school. Supported inclusion schools are mainstream schools designed to support a higher number of students with a disability than typical mainstream schools.

    Supported inclusion schools offer additional amenities to support and enhance learning such as :

  • acoustics and lighting designed for the needs of students with particular disabilities, wider corridors where wheelchairs can pass, fitness rooms for physical education and therapy, enhanced accessible toilets fitted with hoists, smaller multipurpose spaces suitable for consultations, 1 : 1, or small group learning, additional provisions for student pick-up / drop-off, covered walkways and kitchen facilities for students with special dietary or medication requirements.
  • VISION :

    Quarters Primary School¿s vision is to develop curious and resilient life-long learners through positive learning pathways. We aim to provide an inclusive and safe environment, where high expectations encourage independence, excellence, responsibility and respect for others.

    MISSION :

    Quarters Primary School¿s mission is to foster a welcoming atmosphere which creates a sense of belonging amongst our students and their families. Our inclusive environment acknowledges and respects children from diverse family and cultural backgrounds. We value and celebrate the differing academic and social needs of our students and work to respond, accept and meet these needs.

    ACHIEVE

    The Quarters Primary School learners, families and staff will live by the values under the banner of ACHIEVE

    A ¿ Acceptance

    C ¿ Creativity

    H - High expectations

    I ¿ Inclusion

    E ¿ Empathy

    V ¿ Valued

    E - Excellence

    At Quarters Primary School, staff are committed to creating learning experiences that engage everyone to explore through their own curiosity and to prepare our students to actively engage in the challenging world around us. Their teaching and learning will have a high emphasis on wellbeing, literacy, numeracy as well as inquiry. The environment is required to be orderly, safe and stimulating, celebrating diversity and inclusion. Staff work collaboratively and learn together to improve practice. They build relationships with all stakeholders to support connectedness and a sense of belonging.

    There is a high expectation of all staff to commit to the positive and inclusive culture of Quarters Primary School where all decisions are learner centred. Staff are motivated and dedicated to being valued foundational staff members of a new school. This includes investing time and participating in building connections with community through a variety of events and programs. Quarters Primary School is seeking positive, enthusiastic, innovative staff to support the dedicated work of a mainstream / SIS school.

    For further information, interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Principal, Liz Davey on 5929 2055 ().

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