Department of Education - Victoria

Are you a passionate graduate committed to evidence-based practice, inclusion, and creating a positive, predictable learning environment? Keelonith Primary School invites dedicated and reflective beginning teachers to join our growing team.

Keelonith PS is located in Greenvale with a current enrolment of 365 students. Our team consists of 3 Principal class, 2 Learning Specialists, 16 mentor classes and 5 Specialist subjects across the school with support from our Allied Health and Education Support teams. We opened in 2021 as a Supported Inclusion School and have embedded the principles of the Science of Learning, guided by Rosenshine, and school wide operational expectations resulting in a calm and consistent learning environment. 

We are a mainstream primary school who welcomes all neighbourhood children to enrol and operates with an inclusive mindset to reduce barriers and provide access to learning. We are proud to foster a strong, inclusive school culture grounded in respect and explicitly teach the CHEER school values of Compassion, Honesty, Equity, Encouragement and Respect. KPS strives for high academic achievement for all students and supports our teachers with developing learning sequences using the support of high quality external materials such as Ochre, EMP, Jocelyn Seamer, Decodable Readers Australia, VLPs & Read2Learn. We are critical consumers of the resources we engage with and tailor their use to the needs of our students.

We are proud to have partnered with LaTrobe University and the Momentum Project in 2025 and have a close association with the University of Melbourne's Master of Learning Intervention program. You can view our current Literacy LS learning journey and get a sneak peek into the operations of our school here. https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/media/987520

We are seeking teachers who are enthusiastic about contributing to a school community that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and a deep commitment to every learner's success.

We're looking for teachers who:

• Are committed to inclusive education and value every child's right to access, participate, and grow
• Establish and maintain predictable routines, processes and structures that promote safe, purposeful classrooms in line with the consistence practices of the school
• Have an awareness of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to cater to diverse student needs
• Demonstrate an interest in teaching practice informed by the Science of Learning
• Can foster a positive school culture, underpinned by relational practices and student voice
• Can use data and evidence to inform planning, instruction, and intervention
• Can work collaboratively with teams to design, deliver and reflect on high-quality curriculum and pedagogy

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collegial environment focused on professional growth with a wealth of experience in supporting and mentoring Permission to Teach and Graduate teachers
• Ongoing professional learning in the SoL, MTSS, explicit instruction, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Collaborative planning time within year level teams and structured ongoing, cyclical data reviews (PLC)
• A clear whole-school approach aligned to research and best practice

New graduates are encouraged to apply. If you're ready to make a real difference and thrive in a values-driven, future-focused and supportive school, we'd love to hear from you. We strongly encourage you to contact the school to make a time and come and see us in action!

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.