The Role:

Carey teachers are highly professional educators, and this is reflected in both their teaching practice and their relationships with students, families, and colleagues. They remain up to date with developments in curriculum and pedagogy within their areas of responsibility, as well as broader educational research and thinking. Carey teachers also actively contribute to the professional growth of others by sharing knowledge, ideas, and resources across the School community.

This position is for a Year 1 classroom.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position commencing 25 May and concluding at the end of the academic year.

Key Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of curriculum content, contemporary teaching practices, and current educational research.
Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate engaging, sequential learning programs that support personalised learning and student agency.
Strong capacity to meet the diverse learning needs of students, including differentiation and collaboration with specialist and Learning Development staff.
Highly developed skills in monitoring and assessing student learning, using a range of data to inform teaching and provide meaningful feedback to students and families.
Commitment to student wellbeing, with the ability to support the social, emotional, academic, physical and spiritual development of students.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to a positive and professional learning culture.
Commitment to ongoing professional learning, reflection, and sharing of practice with colleagues.
Strong organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and fulfilling teaching responsibilities.
Demonstrated alignment with the values and Christian ethos of Carey Baptist Grammar School.

A valid Victorian Institute Teaching (VIT) registration is a requirement of employment in this position.

Our commitment to Child Safety:

Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times.

You can read more about Carey's Child Safety policies here.

How do I apply?

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and cover letter by 5pm Tuesday 14 April.

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here.

Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Desired Skills and Experience

Primary Education

Evidence-Based Teaching & Pedagogy

Differentiated Instruction & Personalised Learning

Student Wellbeing & Holistic Development

Assessment, Feedback & Data Literacy

Collaborative Practice & Team Contribution

Parent Partnership & Communication

Reflective Practice & Continuous Improvement

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