Department of Education - Victoria

Location Profile  

School Vision.

Watsonia Heights Primary School has a commitment to providing a safe, caring environment where children are encouraged to develop as individuals and well planned programs are provided to engage students and help them maximise learning opportunities and become lifelong learners.

 Values.

- Success.                    - Teamwork.               - Respect.             - Individuality.

- Visionary.                 - Effort.

Watsonia Heights Primary School is a medium sized school arranged in multi-aged classes in Junior, Middle and Upper school. The school operates a number of specialist programs which include: Visual Arts, Physical Education, Mandarin, Science, Library, Computer, Music, Reading Recovery, Enrichment and Language Support programs.

Watsonia Heights places a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy as well as individual development through quality depth and breadth of curricular programs and extra-curricular activities.  

 Guiding Principles.

At Watsonia Heights Primary School great emphasis is placed on developing each individual child to their maximum potential within a society that is constantly changing by:

- Identifying individual needs.

- Giving equal opportunities to every child to achieve success.

- Using a range of teaching styles and strategies.

- Providing specialist programs across a diverse range of disciplines and interests.

A whole school approach to discipline emphasises anti-bullying and high levels of caring, tolerance and support for others.

At Watsonia Heights Primary School classrooms are situated in three main buildings and outside play areas are extensive.

Program Benefits 

This position attracts 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