Classroom Teacher

Altona Primary School · Altona, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

25 October 2026

5 days left

Posted 19 Oct 2026

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About Altona Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

44.2

34.5 teaching · 9.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.8:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

512

Language other than English

21%

Girls vs boys

258 girls · 254 boys

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Selection Criteria

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities. 

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality …

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