Department of Education - Victoria

EXCITING GRADUATE TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES IN A NEW SCHOOL FOR 2026

Topirum Primary School is a new school which opened in 2024. The school is located in the Smiths Lane estate, Clyde North, in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

For 2026, the school has a projected enrolment of 650-700 students from prep to grade 6. There are expected to be about 31 classes. The specialist subjects offered in 2025 are visual art, music, science, physical education and French language. The school provides iPads for junior classes and Lenovo laptops for senior classes. The school uses the Google platform and Compass for communication. 

The school facilities include: an administration and library building; 2 learning neighborhoods; a community hub with indoor multi-use court; canteen; arts/music spaces; hard courts; a sports field and staff car park. From 2025, modern portables are also used for classrooms. Students have great learning areas with air conditioning and heating. Outside, they have shade sails for sun protection. The school is designed to be environmentally sustainable. 

A Topirum Primary School Kindergarten opened in 2025 and is located on the school site. A before and after school service is operated by DS Sports. 

The school has experienced significant growth in its first two years, and this is expected for 2026 and beyond.  

The school mission is to offer students a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them with the academic, social, and emotional skills to succeed in life.  The school vision is to teach our students to become confident and creative young people, who pursue their passions and strive for excellence. They will have an inquiring mind and be empowered to become engaged citizens who contribute positively to society. 

The school offers a vibrant and engaging curriculum utilising a reader¿s and writer¿s workshop model with a focus on mentor texts. A maths workshop model highlights rich tasks, a focus on a positive maths mindset and the four proficiencies. Our inquiry learning is differentiated with a discovery learning approach in prep to grade 2 and a project-based approach in grades 3 to 6. Our specialist program is valued in the school, providing students with further opportunities to develop their skills and passions. We provide a dedicated EAL teacher to support students and also intervention support. We conduct a high abilities program and participate in the school network masterclass initiative. The school has a wonderful learning support team who support students with disability/learning needs in the classroom. 

The school invests in mentoring and coaching with our learning specialist team available to support graduates and new teachers. Teachers collaborate in a formal professional learning community (PLC) structure for planning and assessment. Underpinning our curriculum program is a firm pedagogical belief that learning is student-centered and learning tasks are authentic, meaningful and students have a degree of autonomy in their learning choices. 

The school implements a multi-tiered system approach to supporting all students. A humanist philosophy to understanding student behaviour and development informs our support structures including: restorative practices, circle time, ready to learn scales, use of reset spaces, process praise and modified adjustments for learning. Students have IEPs and BSPs as required to personalise the learning and set realistic goals. The school has a rigorous approach to accessing tier 3 funding through the disability inclusion profile process. Other supports are implemented in a targeted way including music therapy, counselling, youth workers and NDIS therapy.

The school strategic plan goals for 2025-2029 are:

Goal 1: Improve learning outcomes for literacy and numeracy. 

Key Improvement Strategies:

• Implement and refine the school¿s teacher instructional model. 
• Increase teacher knowledge of the curriculum and pedagogy practices. 
• Differentiate the teaching and learning to meet student needs. 
• Embed the systematic use of data and assessment practices. 

Goal 2: Improve student wellbeing and engagement. 

Key Improvement Strategies:

• Embed a multi-tiered system of support for wellbeing and inclusion. 
• Implement student voice and agency in learning and leadership. 
• Increase student engagement in learning through the curriculum and partnerships both in and beyond the school. 

Please see the school website topirumps.vic.edu.au for information about the school. 

For applicants:

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria. Also attach a cover letter and your CV. Include your mobile contact number, email and VIT registration number (if applicable). Please list up to three referees (name, position and contact number).  For file attachments, ensure your full name is in the file name. 

Teaching at Topirum 2026 Information Session

You are invited to attend our information session on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 4.30-5.15pm. This will be held in our school library. Please register for this by contacting our reception officer, Divya Busetty on 5929 2999. Please enter via gate 3 or 4. The principal and leadership will give an overview of the school, teaching/leadership opportunities for 2026, and conduct a school tour. 

Also note:

Classroom teacher interviews will be held on Thursday 31st July and Friday 1st August at the school. 

Offers of an interview will occur after the selection panel shortlists (Monday 28th July) and will be sent by email. Please reply to the email to accept the offer of an interview. 

For more information on this position, please contact Marc de Ley, principal, on 03 5929 2999 or by email Marc.DeLey@education.vic.gov.au.