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Department of Education - Victoria
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Australia
More than 10,000 employees
Graduate Teacher Program
Location Profile
Westmeadows Primary School was established 155 years ago to service the needs of the farming community in the area at the time and to this day is still often described as a 'country school, in the middle of the suburbs.'
We are committed to learning together and place a strong emphasis on Professional Learning Communities to operate as a highly effective and supportive community. High expectations for all is aspired to through an engaging and collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
Our team of conscientious and talented teachers and support staff constantly update their skills and expertise through ongoing and targeted professional learning. All teachers are provided with time to collaborate, challenge and focus on their classroom curriculum and pedagogy.
Our school provides classroom based studies in English, Mathematics and Integrated Learning and five Specialist areas including Health and Physical Education, Science, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Language Other than English (Italian).
Camps, Excursions, In-house activities, Swimming, Interschool Sport, Junior School Council, House System and Sun Smart Policy support our curriculum.
Information Technologies including Interactive televisions, iPads and netbooks are provided in every classroom. This allows staff and children to access the Internet and a variety of educational software to accelerate their learning.
Parents are encouraged to play an active role in the education of their children. The school recognises the importance of a positive home-school relationship and encourages this through many opportunities for parents to participate in the life of the school.
The school has close community links to local Kindergartens and Secondary Colleges, and is actively involved in transition programs for students either beginning their Foundation Year or completing Year 6.
The School Wide Positive Behaviour Program was introduced to our school in late 2019. This framework will embrace our School Values, Habits of Mind and Wellbeing programs. Our compulsory school uniform enhances the tone and identity of the school.
The school boasts outstanding facilities including sixteen architecturally designed classrooms, four relocatable classrooms, a full sized gymnasium, Visual and Performing Arts Spaces and a Discovery Burrow (Library/Science space). The school's outdoor spaces are highly attractive and meet the needs of the students who enjoy both passive and active environments.
We look forward to receiving your application if you are an enthusiastic, passionate and collaborative professional and are prepared to learn something new every day.
Selection Criteria - Graduates
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.
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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au