Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Primary Teaching - Strathtulloh Primary School

Location Profile 

Located on beautiful Wurundjeri Country, Strathtulloh Primary School has been educating with HEART since 2022. We are a brand-new state of the art school, located in the suburb of Strathtulloh. We opened in January 2022 with 710 students already growing to over 1150 students and now employing over 100 staff. 

Our students are phenomenal learners, supported by a community which really values and supports education and our school. School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and Respectful Relationships (RR) feature strongly at our school, along with a culture that supports positive, proactive and passionate wellbeing and learning for students and staff. Our students, staff and community demonstrate outstanding positive behaviours and consistently work to demonstrate and build their #StrathtullohHEART.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and progressive school community. Our staff are our most valuable resource and we provide support & recognition accordingly.

Why work at Strathtulloh? 

• 5hrs non face to face time provided to full time teachers per week;
• Numerous strategies in place to reduce workload and an improved work life balance;
• Graduate teachers receive the additional support of a mentor and coach focused on your unique needs; this includes support from Principal Class  members, Leading Teachers and Learning Specialists. Plus an additional hour of non face to face teaching time;
• Growth opportunities through Professional Learning, Coaching and Mentoring programs open to ALL staff. We're not looking for staff who know everything; we're looking for staff who are open to learning and refining their craft; who want to make a difference for every student, each other and our community; 
• Co-Teaching Environment - you're not alone, you have the support, shared planning and camaraderie of a team;
• Flexible teaching spaces, NOT open plan, purpose built for our co-teaching explicit teaching approach;
• Access to a school Library, a competition grade full sized indoor Gym, Science Lab, Visual Arts Studio, Kitchen Cooking facilities, Vegetable Gardens and Orchard, Performance Stages, landscaped play areas; 
• Free before & after school program for children of staff; 
• Direct access to several local community resources including a full athletics track, bike/traffic education, community centre & kindergarten and wetlands; 
• Easy access to public transport including Train & Bus - just 40mins by train from central Melbourne. Easy freeway access, generally driving against traffic with plenty of free parking. Bike paths connected to our school with secure bike storage; 
• Staff shower and change facilities for any staff who want to get active during their break times or travelling to school; 
• Celebration and recognition of the achievements and milestones of our staff;
• A terrific team of staff who engage in a variety of social events and functions;
• Cafe on site with great coffee! 

The Strathtulloh community are encouraged to be Helpful, Excelling, Accepting, Resilient and Trustworthy people as they demonstrate, support and strive for a #StrathtullohHEART 

Why do we have so many positions available?

• We continue to grow - we already know we have an additional 12 homegroups/classes of students for 2024 and the in zone enrolments continue to come in;
• We have staff starting families and we know that due to our growth we can accommodate making their replacements ongoing positions;
• We have promotions to cover - these are internal and external positions where teachers are successful with Leading Teacher, Learning Specialist or AP positions;
• We have staff travelling for all of 2024 and due to our ongoing growth we're able to cover their approved leave with ongoing positions;
• We have staff moving into positions closer to their homes and moving interstate.

Secondary trained, overseas and permission to teach teachers are also welcome to apply for this position. 

Please email [email protected] to arrange a tour of the school.

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]