Classroom Teacher/Visual Art 0.6 (Mickleham Fixed Term)

Location Profile

Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is located in the Merrifield Estate, Mickleham and is a dynamic and thriving education setting dedicated to providing high-quality education. Our school is recognised for its inclusive and supportive learning environment, where academic excellence is fostered alongside personal growth and wellbeing. 

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art educational facility is designed to meet the needs of modern learners. The campus features flexible, and adaptive learning spaces, as well as specialist facilities for Auslan, food technology, library, science, and visual arts. The Sports and Arts Centre boasts a full-size competition court and performing arts space, providing outstanding opportunities for student learning and engagement. 

Our recent capital works program was completed, delivering 12 additional classrooms and specialist learning areas. The school now has a permanent capacity for 850 students, with relocatable classrooms currently supporting enrolments beyond this. 

TEACHING AND LEARNING 

At Gaayip-Yagila Primary School, our teaching and learning model is grounded in explicit instruction, supported by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0) and high-impact teaching strategies. We deliver a structured, evidence-based approach that ensures clarity, consistency, and strong student engagement. 

In Mathematics, we have embedded explicit teaching to strengthen student learning outcomes, while in Reading, we implement Little Learners Love Literacy (LLLL) in the early years and build comprehension and critical thinking skills in…