Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Physical Education - George Street PS Hamilton

Location Profile  

George Street Primary School is built on a strong culture of pursuing academic excellence, with our students thriving under the high expectations set by our dedicated teachers and staff. Our student-centred approach means that every student's learning needs and goals are the motivation for our daily practice. At George Street, we strive to develop students' sense of confidence while simultaneously fostering a sense of belonging through our organisational routines and firm but fair approach.  The school has an active student voice which has strong ties with implementing a culture of community and growth. In 2024 the new school motto was introduced, as well as a school chant, school mascot and an enhanced school pride through awards for Athletics, Spelling Champion, Maths Champion, Arts Award and the prestigious Principal's Award.

The school currently has a high support high growth approach with educational support staff in every classroom, multiple intervention programs, and specialist teachers in ICT, PE, Science, Art and Chinese.

The 2024 school staffing structure has been designed to include the Principal, Learning Specialists in both Literacy and Numeracy, a Leading Teacher in School Climate and Pedagogy, 5 classroom teachers, 4 specialist teachers, a Wellbeing Officer, and multiple Educational Support Staff. With 2024 enrolment of 93 students, the staffing profile in place supports all students and enables the school to participate in a range of best practice programs and initiatives.

The Professional Learning Plan is guided by the School Strategic Plan and outlines the staff participations in School Wide Positive Behaviours, Literacy and Numeracy Communities of Practice, Berry Street Training, PLC development and professional learning from specialist consultative in selected areas. Developing staff and capacity is a core focus of the leadership team, with all staff being supported on their professional growth journey.

The school facilities include a teaching kitchen, synthetic basketball court, full size ALF oval, various place spaces, a Library Resource Centre, dedicated intervention space, substantial ICT including moving to a one-on-one ratio in 2024, and a dedicated professional learning space is currently in the process of being established for the 2024/2025 school years.

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 

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). 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: [email protected]