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Graduate Teacher Program - Generalist - Thomas Chirnside Primary School
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Thomas Chirnside Primary School | Nurturing Teaching Excellence
There exists an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated teaching community at Thomas Chirnside Primary School (TCPS). We offer a collaborative and supportive environment, fostering professional growth and work -life balance.
About Us
Situated in the vibrant City of Wyndham, Thomas Chirnside Primary School (TCPS) has been a trusted educational institution for 30 years, boasting a close-knit community of approximately 320 students. TCPS is a place where teachers work together to make a difference in students' lives.
What sets us apart in the Staff Opinion Survey?
Here is a glimpse of what our staff think we do really well, and this data highlights the positive culture at our school.
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Staff trust in colleagues |
TCPS 2023 |
92% |
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Similar Schools 2023 |
85% | |
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Collective Responsibility |
TCPS 2023 |
92% |
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Similar Schools 2023 |
89% | |
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Professional Learning to improve practice |
TCPS 2023 |
100% |
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Similar Schools 2023 |
81% | |
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Collaborate to scaffold student learning |
TCPS 2023 |
100% |
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Similar Schools 2023 |
85% | |
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Collaborate to plan curriculum |
TCPS 2023 |
100% |
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Similar Schools 2023 |
94% |
Why Join Our Team?
Supportive Environment: TCPS offers a nurturing and respectful atmosphere that encourages constructive relationships among staff and students. We prioritise safety and well-being.
From 2025, TCPS will be working in partnership with the Department of Education to implement the Primary Mathematics and Science Specialist Program (PMSS). The PMSS will provide our staff with a wonderful opportunity to participate in this highly regarded and quality professional learning for improving teaching and learning.
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden School: We are proud to be a selected Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden school, offering architect-designed community kitchen and garden facilities. This program provides exciting extracurricular learning opportunities for our students.
Innovative Teaching: In 2024, TCPS is leading the way in the implementation of the highly successful Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. This model ensures teachers collaboratively plan a guaranteed and viable curriculum, monitor student progress, and take action when needed, resulting in successful learning experiences for all students.
Extracurricular Opportunities: Our school's attractive grounds and facilities create numerous extracurricular learning opportunities for our students, promoting a holistic approach to education.
Join our dynamic team and be part of an educational journey where innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth are encouraged and celebrated. Discover your potential at Thomas Chirnside Primary School.
For more information or to inquire about joining our team, please contact our Principal, Bev Thompson, at 97410200 or via email at bev.thompson@education.vic.gov.au. School tours are available, and we look forward to welcoming you to TCPS, where teaching excellence thrives.
Selection Criteria - Graduates
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.
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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au