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Graduate Teacher Program - Arnolds Creek Primary School

Location Profile  

Arnolds Creek Primary School opened its doors to students in Grade Prep to Grade 6 at the start of 2015.  The school is located in the City of Melton and has been built in response to the rapidly developing local area.  It is located at 59 Claret Ash Blvd, Melton West (in the Arnolds Creek Estate).

 

The educational purpose of our school is to focus on the following: 

 

- Building a sense of community within the school

- Supporting the development of skills and attributes for lifelong learning

- Inspiring aspiration amongst the young people of the area

- Providing young people with a range of experiences which can support the development of social capital in the local community

- Instilling a sense of belonging, engagement and identity amongst students.

 

The learning and teaching approach will focus on a differentiated approach for all, and the provision of learning experiences which cater for the individual students within each home group.  The curriculum, whilst integrated, and with support from a range of specialist teachers, will have a strong focus on the excellent teaching of literacy and numeracy with programs that help to ensure each child is reaching their potential.

 

The design of the school will include two sub schools, one junior and one senior and they will have an individual identity and dedicated learning areas extending from inside to outside. Specialist spaces will include - physical education, performing and visual arts, science, and a resource facility.  The school will have a strong focus on student well-being, which will foster a safe and secure environment for all members of the school community.

 

Arnolds Creek Primary School is now seeking to appoint a Graduate Teacher.

 

The successful candidate will commence in Term 1, 2025 and will work closely with Leadership and continue to establish our school.

 

At Arnolds Creek Primary School we are looking for staff with the following characteristics:

 

High levels of energy, enthusiasm and passion;

Capacity to self-manage and self-regulate;

Have high expectations of themselves and others;

Demonstrate and model resilience and optimism;

Flexible, creative and approachable;

A commitment to ongoing learning and development;

An ability and commitment to working in a collaborative team.

Program Benefits 

 

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

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