Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Bendigo Primary School

Location Profile  

Bendigo Primary School is situated in central Bendigo. Our school community is diverse, including families that live in close proximity, as well as a number of families from neighbouring suburbs. Our school buildings reflect our pride and links with the past. Our school values are respect, responsibility and kindness.

Our school vision is ¿At Bendigo Primary School, our vision is to empower socially and emotionally competent learners who are motivated, confident and mindful of self and others.¿

The school has 13.1 equivalent full-time (EFT) teaching staff and 6 full-time equivalent (EFT) Education Support staff. Our teaching staff consists of 9 classroom teachers, 4 Specialist teachers (part time), 1 Literacy Intervention and Support teacher, 1 Learning Specialist and Maths intervention teacher and 1 Principal. In addition, we have 7 classroom-based Education Support Staff of various time fractions, 1 Garden Program Co-ordinator and 1 Business Manager.

A total of 210 students are enrolled at Bendigo Primary School in 2024 in Grades Foundation to Six. This year, our grade structures are- 2 X F/1 classes, 2 x 1/2 classes, 3 x 3/4 classes, and 2 x year 5/6 classes. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students and their culture are valued and recognised through the curriculum, school activities and working in partnership with our KESO. We support our students by implementing a tiered system of supports such as literacy and maths intervention, small speech support groups supported by a DET speech pathologist and members of our ES staff, one to one and small group support from ES staff and referrals to community services when appropriate.

We are committed to providing personalised learning in a supportive inclusive environment. We provide all students with a challenging learning environment and the educational, technological and social skills that enable them to become valued members of the community. The Vic curriculum is delivered in all learning areas with a strong focus on English and Mathematics. Weekly specialist lessons in Art, Music, Chinese Mandarin and Physical Education programs are taught F-6 by specialist staff.

We have a strong focus on implementing evidence-based practices in our school including when planning and teaching the curriculum, supporting wellbeing and inclusion. In 2024 we introduced the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework to our school and the Zones of Regulation curriculum. In 2025 we will be implementing the Multi Lit reading program in our F-2 grades.

Our specialised Garden program has continued to engage students and families and is a much loved, highly valued program in our school. Each class attends a weekly garden class with our Garden specialist and their class teacher. In 2023, we introduced cooking sessions to connect what we grow, with what we eat. Our Art teacher and gardening specialist work together to plan and run the cooking sessions.

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 

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]