Department of Education - Victoria

NEW SCHOOL OPENING: Term 1, 2026 (Clyde)

Meet the Team along with detailed school Information (online):

Time: 7th August @ 7.00pm via Webex link below.

Register here: https://forms.gle/jHG4E5FRGUXmcvR58

WebEx meet link: https://eduvic.webex.com/meet/azadzoi.mateullah.m

Join Us in Shaping a New School Community

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a founding team helping to shape the culture, practices, and identity of a new school. We welcome passionate, reflective and forward-thinking educators who want to make a lasting difference.

Welcome to Kulap Primary School

Kulap Primary School is a brand-new, government primary school set to open in the heart of Clyde's Riverland estate, within the City of Casey-one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. Opening in Term 1, 2026, Kulap will cater for students from Foundation to Year 6 with capacity for up to 525 students, including a co-located kindergarten to support seamless early years transition.
We are proud to be part of the Victorian Government's investment in high-quality education and community infrastructure. Kulap Primary School will be more than a place of learning-it will be a community hub, a centre for growth, innovation, and wellbeing.

Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision

Kulap Primary School's vision is to empower every child to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally, in a nurturing and inclusive community that values curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Mission

Kulap Primary School's mission is to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education.

Our Values - THRIVE

Teamwork - We work together, listen to one another, and share ideas to achieve common goals.
Honesty - We act with integrity, tell the truth, and take responsibility for our actions.
Respect - We treat ourselves, others, and our environment with kindness, understanding, and dignity. 
Inclusion - We embrace diversity and ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and supported. 
Valiant (Perseverance) - We keep going when things are challenging, showing resilience and a commitment to improvement.
Excellence - We strive to do our best in all that we do, setting high standards and taking pride in our achievements.

Facilities & Design

Our school will feature state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable buildings and outdoor spaces that are safe, accessible, and future-focused. These include:

-    Flexible indoor learning neighbourhoods
-    Specialist spaces for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Technologies & STEM
-    Food Technology and Science rooms
-    Full-sized indoor gymnasium and drama space
-    Library for inquiry and exploration
-    Co-located Kindergarten for smooth early years transition
-    Inclusive infrastructure including sensory-friendly design and quiet zones
-    Landscaped outdoor areas for active and passive play, sports, and wellbeing

Curriculum & Instructional Approach

Kulap Primary School's curriculum will align with the Victorian Curriculum and reflect a balanced approach to teaching and learning that includes:

-    Evidence-based explicit instruction for literacy and numeracy
-    Differentiated instruction and personalised learning plans
-    A strong focus on STEAM, Digital Technologies, and Future Skills
-    Specialist programs in The Arts, Physical Education, and Science

We will implement a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model supported by FISO 2.0 and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure ongoing student achievement and teacher growth.

Student Wellbeing & Inclusion

At Kulap, wellbeing is not an add-on-it is foundational. Our proactive and inclusive wellbeing framework will include:

-    School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)
-    Zones of Regulation to support emotional literacy
-    Culturally responsive pedagogy and Koorie inclusion
-    Pastoral care programs to support student voice and agency
-    Social and emotional learning embedded into the daily curriculum

Community Engagement & Partnerships

We believe in the power of school-family-community partnerships. Our approach includes:
-    Collaborative planning with the co-located kindergarten for smooth transitions
-    Parent workshops, community events, and celebrations of learning
-    Strong links with local cultural, sporting and community groups
-    Regular communication and feedback loops with families
-    Opportunities for parent/carer involvement in classrooms and decision-making

Our Staff Culture

Kulap Primary School will foster a collaborative, professional, and innovative teaching culture. Staff will benefit from:

-    High-quality induction and mentoring programs
-    Pathways for leadership development and career progression
-    Professional learning aligned with school goals and FISO 2.0
-    A culture of continuous improvement, feedback and shared practice
-    Opportunities to contribute to shaping a new school culture from the ground up

A Place for Every Learner

Kulap Primary School is proud to be a culturally diverse and inclusive learning community. We will serve a vibrant population, with students from a range of cultural and language backgrounds, including Punjabi, Sinhalese, and Hazaraghi, alongside representation from the Koorie community. We anticipate to have 45% of students from EAL backgrounds.
We believe every child can learn and will be empowered to reach their full potential.

Application Details

Please submit your Cover Letter, CV and responses to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as one PDF document titled with your name. Ensure your name is on every page of your application. Include the contact details of three referees (phone and email preferred).

For further information, please contact Principal Mati Azadzoi.

Phone: 0431 215 055
Email: mati.azadzoi@education.vic.gov.au
Website: https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/kulap-primary-school

 

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.