MARC Van Teacher - 3 Days per Fortnight

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.

Classroom teacher Range 2

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.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to :

• 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.

Classroom teacher Range 1

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

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to :

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. 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 :

Other Information

Conditions of Employment

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

Moonambel Primary School is a rural school situated 20km from Avoca and 90 km from

Ballarat. It is in the heart of the Pyrenees district, which is regarded for producing fine food.

Moonambel Primary School was built in 1875 and has a rich and proud history amongst the

local and broader community.

The school's motto is 'Creating Bright Futures,' and we do this through educating our

students to become :

Moonambel Primary School strives to build a safe and supportive environment that respects

the rights of all students to learn, the rights of all teachers to teach and the rights of all

members of the school community to be safe. We believe the development and promotion of

high-quality relationships are responsibilities shared by all members of the school

community. Our school values align academic and behaviour expectations to explicitly

teach, monitor and acknowledge positive behaviours that promote our school values.

Our vision is to develop social and life long learners in an inclusive, engaging learning

environment, where all students are confident to reach their full potential. We are committed

to making our school inclusive for all learners. With one of the advantages for families being

a free bus service to and from school daily.

Moonambel Primary School¿s current enrolments are 16. The staffing profile consists of

highly experienced, passionate and motivated staff. A full-time teaching principal, two

part-time classroom teachers, a full time education support employee, a business manager

who works one day per week and two part time MARC teaching staff to make up a full time

role.

Moonambel Primary School is the base school for the Pyrenees MARC program, servicing

10 small schools in our region. Moonambel's classroom structure consists of two

classrooms of Foundation to Year 2 and Year 3 to Year 6. Our classroom design is fluid and

flexible with our highly experienced staff working closely with each other to ensure the

learning and wellbeing of every child is targeted and transparent with families.

At Moonambel Primary School we seek to create a challenging learning environment that

encourages high expectations for success through developmentally appropriate instruction

that allows for individual differences and learning styles. Our school promotes a safe

environment that is based on routines with an emphasis on care and support. Wellbeing is

at the centre of all that we do with positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the

wider community being a priority.

We strive to develop a love of learning in our students across all areas of the curriculum.

Daily structured literacy and numeracy provide the foundation for our students to develop the

knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for an ever changing world. We provide an

extensive excursion and incursion program which integrates the learning in the classroom

into the real world.

One of our many strengths is the ability and capacity to provide individualised education for

all students focused on their point of need. We do this by building authentic partnerships

with families, listening to and learning from one another for the best outcomes for each

student.

Our modern facilities, both inside and outside of the classroom, consist of every student

having 1 : 1 technology at no cost to families. At Moonambel Primary School we view

technology as a tool for learning to enhance learning experiences for our students. The

diversity in our program is highlighted through our Swim Program, Camp Program, Sports

Program, Cluster Program, MARC Program and a range of events throughout the year with

our local community.

In 2023 the establishment of a two year learning cycle for our specialist learning areas was

established and launched. These learning areas include Science, Physical Education, The

Arts : Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Media Arts, Visual Arts and STEM. We are very proud

of our rich and diverse curriculum that we immerse our students in.

Fortnightly the Pyrenees Cluster Primary Schools of Moonambel, Landsborough, Natte

Yallock, Amphitheater, Trawalla and Navarre work together at one of the primary schools to

engage in a range of curriculum areas. In 2024 these included Digital Technology, Music,

Visual Arts, PE and Respectful Relationships.

Parent partnership and involvement is highly encouraged as it enables the successful

operation of the school. Our school invites all families to become members of our School

Council. Our Junior School Council, led by students, meets on a fortnightly basis with all

students to plan, discuss and work towards school improvement and initiatives. Student

voice at Moonambel Primary School is a crucial aspect of our school culture.