Ongoing Graduate Teacher - Primary Teaching - Horsham West and Haven Primary School

Location Profile  

Mission Statement

Horsham West and Haven Primary School's mission is to maintain a community of learners who are happy and confident in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.

Vision Statement

Horsham West and Haven Primary School's vision is to empower all students to achieve their personal best.

Values and Behaviours

Respect

• We are an inclusive and welcoming community
• We take pride in ourselves and our environment
• We engage in positive and professional conversations
• We acknowledge and hear all voices in a friendly manner

Creativity

• We learn from each other
• We are open to new learning
• We have fun and enjoy being challenged
• We problem solve and overcome challenges

Passion

• We are engaged and determined team members
• We strive for improvement
• We inspire others to excel
• We create a rewarding and exciting environment

Positivity

• We encourage others and celebrate successes
• We are an inclusive place for everyone
• We look for the positive in situations
• We support each other

The school values are the cornerstone of our expectations for our school community.
http://horshamwps.vic.edu.au

Horsham West and Haven Primary School is a dual campus primary school with a combined enrolment of approximately 650 students. The two campuses are 7.5km apart, situated in developing residential areas and enjoy a healthy level of community support and involvement as evidenced by active Parents¿ Clubs which operate at both campuses.

The Horsham West campus is located on the western fringe of Horsham and is a large primary school with 540 students. The campus has specialist facilities which include a gymnasium, performing arts room, art room, STEAM room and a well-resourced library. 

Our Haven campus is located in a rural setting on the southern outskirts of Horsham. The Prep to Year 6 curriculum provided at the Haven campus is well supported by weekly art, German, STEAM and physical education classes. The campus has adjoining community sports facilities that extend the recreational activities available to students.

Each year, the school musical production showcases the talents of our students. There is a focus on information technology with the introduction of iPads throughout the school.

Horsham West and Haven Primary School are implementing Explicit Direct Instructional practices across the school, with a focus on using research and evidence to embed Structured Literacy. The school has invested heavily in the professional development of staff, ensuring that students who attend Horsham West and Haven Primary School receive evidence-based instruction daily.

Our teachers are dedicated, hardworking and, importantly, caring professionals who go out of their way to ensure all children receive the highest quality educational experience we can offer. Our support staff team, which includes our office administration staff, education support liaison, welfare officer and integration aides provide invaluable support to students and teachers across our school. 

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]