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Department of Education - Victoria
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Australia
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Graduate Teacher Program - Arnolds Creek Primary School
Location Profile
Kunyung Primary School is an authorised International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme (PYP) School which offers an exceptional, balanced education that builds on the diverse gifts and talents its students bring to our learning community.
We educate our students through challenging, coherent programs, using exemplary learning and teaching practice. We aim to develop inquiring, life-long learners who appreciate the richness of the world, view life through confident eyes and act to promote a peaceful, sustainable world.
We value the integrity and goodness all students bring to our diverse school community. We promote international mindedness through the qualities of the Learner Profile in our everyday life: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open Minded, Caring, Risk Takers, Balanced, and Reflective.
We promote responsible citizenship through the following attitudes: Appreciation, Commitment, Confidence, Cooperation, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Enthusiasm, Independence, Integrity, Respect and Tolerance. These values are infused throughout the Primary Years Programme using a leading pedagogical approach of Inquiry Learning and are central to the life of our school.
Students are prepared to participate as active citizens connected globally to the people and environments in our diverse world.
Our school is set in a beautiful coastal environment overlooking Port Phillip Bay. Our 782 students enjoy access to modern, well-equipped facilities, which support quality classroom and specialist programs.
We have 72 staff members, 1 Principal class, 3 Assistant Principal Class, 59 teachers and 14 Education Support Staff. There are 34 Classrooms with 7 Prep classes, 10 Junior classes, 5 Grade 3 classes, 4 Grade 4 classes and 5 Grade 5 classes and 4 Grade 6 classes. Subject specific specialist programs operate weekly in French, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, STEM, Library and Physical Education.
For students who experience difficulty with Literacy and Numeracy skills additional assistance is provided daily through a literacy and numeracy support program.
We have a reputation for high academic achievement; families value education and have high expectations. A strong nurturing and supportive environment promotes student engagement and wellbeing.
Peer mediation and leadership opportunities offer students further opportunities to develop resilience and problem solving skills. Our motivated students come well prepared for learning and a strong partnership between staff and parents supports student endeavours.
The School Council provide strong support for all aspects of school life.
Program Benefits
This position may attract an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
The appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Eligibility for incentive payments:
- The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school.
- The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy.
- The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence.
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