Classroom Teacher - Junior School

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Ripponlea Primary School - Small in Size. Big in Impact.

Nestled in the heart of East St Kilda, Ripponlea Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and close-knit school community where relationships matter, every child is known and every staff member is valued. With approximately 265 students from Foundation to Year 6, we offer the warmth and connection of a small school, together with high expectations, a strong commitment to educational excellence and a shared belief that every child can thrive.

Guided by our vision Care, Create, Connect, and our values of Community, Creativity, Integrity, Open-mindedness, Resilience and Respect, we have created a school culture built on kindness, collaboration, trust and a genuine sense of belonging. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, connected, inspired and challenged, and that exceptional teaching begins with strong relationships.

At Ripponlea, we are passionate about teaching and learning. Our evidence-informed instructional approach is aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, with a strong emphasis on explicit instruction, guided practice, systematic literacy and numeracy teaching, and responsive assessment practices. We are committed to ensuring every student experiences success, makes meaningful progress and develops the confidence to embrace new challenges.

Our greatest strength is our people. We are proud of our dedicated, caring and highly collaborative staff who share responsibility for every student's learning and wellbeing. Through Professional Learning Communities, instructi…