Profile
Primary School is situated in spacious landscaped grounds located in the
south-eastern suburb of Dingley Village. Established in 1925, the school has a
current enrolment of 374 and increasing to 409 in 2016. Students come from a
broad cultural base with 38% of students from a Language Background other than
English. Our School Purpose is to provide a stimulating, values based learning
environment that develops educated and soci
ally competent lifelong learners,
capable of achieving success in a global society. To achieve our purpose
we demonstrate and promote the five values of Respect, Honesty, Persistence,
Responsibility and Empathy which are central to the life of our school. Our
values provide the focus for our holistic approach to student well-being
ensuring all students are safe and engaged in our school and their learning. A
whole school Buddy Program, based on the Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s
Better Buddy program reinforces the school values and promotes teamwork and
empathy across the school. A strong commitment to the processes of restorative
practices underpins the importance we place on positive relationships between
all community members. We have a rich whole school curriculum presently
based on AusVELS which includes a consistent approach to the teaching of
literacy, numeracy and inquiry learning. Individual student needs are
identified and differentiated learning activities are planned to meet these
needs utilising a range of information and communication technologies including
the Digital Excellence Program. In 2016 all students will learn Japanese as
part of the curriculum. Collaborative teaching and learning occurs across
all levels of the school environment and is based on the premise of high
expectations for all. Students are given opportunities to participate in
extra-curricular programs including keyboarding, guitar, drums, choir (Glee
Club), sporting clinics, swimming, bicycle education, the RACV Energy
Breakthrough Challenge and an extensive outdoor education program which
includes a Ski Camp. Our excellent student leadership program includes a
variety of roles for our senior students enabling them to access authentic
leadership responsibilities. The rebuilding of Dingley Primary School is now
finished with the completion of a new administration block and another
collaborative teaching block. We have a successful Out of School Hours Care
facility run by Kingston Council and also offer a range of activities linked to
the Active After School Program, successfully winning Victorian Site of the
Year in 2012. A high level of community spirit exists at Dingley Primary
School.
Criteria
Demonstrated understanding of initiatives in student learning including the
Standards, the Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 and Assessment and
Reporting Advice and the capacity to implement curriculum programs consistent
with their intent.
Demonstrated high level classroom teaching skills and the capacity to work with
colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.
Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess student learning data and to use
this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high level
interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop constructive relationships
with students, parents and other staff.
Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of
school activities and a commitment to ongoing professional learning to enable
further development of skills, expertise and teaching capacity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May Apply
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.
AND OHS Commitment
Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal
opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.
Information
addition to applying through Recruitment Online, please supply 3 hard copies of
your application to Dingley Primary School. This can be done in person or by
post to P.O Box 79, Dingley Village, 3172
Information
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.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on
the Department’s Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
