Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Generalist - Ringwood North Primary School

Location Profile 

Ringwood North Primary School is a government primary school in the leafy outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school is embedded in the community and promotes a strong community spirit in students and their families. The school's values aim to ensure all of our community feel: Motivated, Inspirational, Safe and Grateful. A range of programs and initiatives operate in the school to promote positive education, resilience and happiness in students. Approximately 440 students are shared among 20 classes with 3 specialist teachers, a range of teaching intervention and extension staff, and 9 education support staff.

A rich history of artistic endeavour and creativity runs through the school and events such as the annual Christmas Carols and bi-annual theatre production celebrate student talents in music, singing, acting and dance. A strong instrumental music program runs throughout the school with instruction in a wide array of instruments.

The school boasts a proud tradition of technological innovation and is an Apple Distinguished School. There is a 1:1 BYOD iPad program for students in Years 4-6 and a range of science, robotics and media programs run throughout the year to develop skills in STEM subject areas.  n addition to strong student results in English and Maths, the school has been a global model for Challenge Based Learning, an inquiry approach to learning that engages students in solving real world problems. By engaging with the community and experts around the world, students are able to apply their knowledge and skills in authentic situations that ignite their curiosity. 

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. 

Other Information

Applicants are encouraged to attach their resume, key selection criteria and any other relevant information in one document saved in PDF format.

For further information or to arrange a school tour, interested applicants are encouraged to discuss the position with the Principal, Ken

Chatterton on 9876 3411 before the position closes and also please visit our website at: http://www.ringwoodnorthps.vic.edu.au/

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 a 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]