Classroom Teacher

Applications close Thursday 3 April 2025 at 11.59PM

Overview

Work type : Full time Salary : Salary not specified Grade : Classroom Teacher Occupation : Education and Training Location : Wonthaggi Reference : 1469831

Location Profile

Bass Coast Specialist School is situated close to the Wonthaggi town centre. Built in 2009 it opened with seven students and in 2025 it has 68 students enrolled living within the boundaries of the Bass Coast Shire. Most students are bussed to school with three buses travelling from Grantville, Phillip Island and Inverloch. The school is surrounded by green fields on two sides with the new Bass Coast College senior campus next door. The school is a purpose-built facility in a large area designated as the Bass Coast Learning and Educational Precinct. The facility consists of eleven classrooms with adjoining disabled bathrooms, a literacy centre, indoor gym, sensory room, engine room, art room, music room, teaching kitchen and consulting rooms. The school has expansive grounds for outdoor learning and play and a good mix of play equipment. The school provides individualised learning for students aged between five and eighteen who have an intellectual disability. Some of the students have additional disabilities including muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and / or autism.

The School Vision to educate our students to communicate, be kind, be safe and be lifelong learners influences every part of the school life at Bass Coast Specialist School. This vision is reinforced by our values of belonging, community, success, respect and relationships. Our vision and values ensure the comprehensive education provided prepares our students for adult life in their community. The school owns five buses and ensures the students access community facilities including the local YMCA pool, gym, library and local beaches. Bass Coast Specialist School is committed to developing the skills required for independence and community inclusion. In a happy and safe school environment, the school fosters confidence and a sense of community. Our exceptional staffing levels make certain that every child is treated as an individual.

Selection Criteria

SC1 : 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.

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. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 : 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.

SC5 : 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.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. 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.

As the classroom teacher gains experience, his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

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.

Who May Apply

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.

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.

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.

Applications close Thursday 3 April 2025 at 11.59PM

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