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Graduate Teacher Program - Boolarra Primary School
Location Profile
Boolarra Primary School is located in the small township of Boolarra in the Latrobe Valley, Central Gippsland. It is situated in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges and is surrounded by farmland and bush. Boolarra takes its name from the Kurnai word meaning 'plenty'. We are incredibly fortunate to offer spacious treed school grounds for our students to play and learn within. The 2024 predicted enrolment is 28 students, Foundation -Two class and Three-Six class. We offer a range of specialist subjects that include The Arts, Science, and Physical Education.
At Boolarra Primary School we value creativity, curiosity, and innovation. We recognize the fundamental importance of reflective and adaptable thinking. Our students are empowered to generate their own course for lifelong learning and make purposeful contributions to their community.
We believe in our school values of respect, engagement, responsibility, and aspiration and use these to guide our actions and beliefs. We have a strong commitment to our school motto which states, 'Dedicated to Learning; Connected to the Community'. Our core values encourage our learners to be inclusive and collaborate with others.
# Respect - Caring for, understanding, accepting, and appreciating ourselves, others and the environment.
# Engagement - To be open and interested in learning.
# Responsibility - Demonstrating ownership of our actions and words. Being accountable for our actions.
# Aspiration- Demonstrate a willingness to set high goals for ourselves, always do our best, show resilience and persist when faced with challenges.
Our school sets high expectations and aims to extend students capable of high achievement. Teachers collaboratively work together through curiosity and inquiry. As professionals we learn, reflect and plan through Professional Learning Communities. Our teachers have high expectations, build positive relationships through implementing strategies of the Berry Street Educational Model and plan thoroughly. Our students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning through setting goals, self-reflecting and self- assessing.
Program Benefits
This position may attract 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