Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Primary Teaching - Canadian Lead Primary School

Location Profile  

Canadian Lead Primary School is a well-resourced school with all classrooms and learning spaces within the one building, providing a sense of connection and community. Our school was founded in the 1990's, following the merger of three local primary schools. Physical resources include 11 classrooms, an art room, a movement room, a large library, gymnasium, kitchen area (used for Breakfast Club and OSHC) and additional open communal spaces. Outdoor features include a soccer oval, football oval, basketball courts, vegetable gardens and three separate outdoor playground spaces. Enrolments have ranged from 200 - 220 over the past two years. 7% of students are Indigenous and approximately 5% have a language background other than English. Our SFOE is higher than average, indicating a level of disadvantage amongst some members of our school community. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive school community. 

Our school is a welcoming and inclusive community. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide quality and engaging classroom, wellbeing, specialist, and extra-curricular programs. Teachers, parents and carers work together to ensure the very best outcomes for our students, so students experience success at school and in life. We are committed to a high level of academic achievement for our students, with an equal focus on wellbeing and social support so that all students reach their potential.

The programs of, and teaching in, Canadian Lead Primary School will support and promote the principals and practices of Australian democracy including a commitment to: an elected government; the rule of law; equal rights for all before the law; freedom of religion; freedom of speech and association; the values of openness and tolerance.

CLPS programs and teaching draws heavily upon contemporary educational research.  A knowledge rich curriculum is delivered through explicit direct instruction.  Significant time each day is dedicated to ensuring students develop and build upon literacy and numeracy skills.

The successful applicant will be well supported through mentoring, coaching and collaboration approaches which are well embedded in the school.  Class sizes across the school are on average 20.  In supporting students learning, engagement and wellbeing, we have a team of  education support, intervention and wellbeing staff working within and beyond the classroom programs.                             

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]