Department of Education - Victoria

Ready to join a vibrant team shaping the future of education in the Pakenham region? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you!

Exciting opportunities await at our newly opened primary school in 2025! We encourage classroom teachers and specialist teachers to apply considering this unique opportunity to join our dynamic passionate and committed team. Please include any relevant experience in your application.

Kuyim Primary School is in the Eastern suburbs within the vibrant Pakenham community. It is being built as part of the Victorian Government¿s commitment to deliver 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026. This school is set to welcome students on the first day of term 1, 2025.  It is situated at 10 Kennedy Road, Pakenham, with a capacity to accommodate 525 students.

Kuyim Primary School features landscaped grounds and recreational spaces, including a sports field, and hard courts, alongside a community hub.  We will prioritise equipping our students with the vital skills needed to cultivate positive social interactions, teamwork, and effective learning. Within our structured, supportive, and inspiring educational setting, we will strive to nurture holistic development.

In partnership with our supportive community, we will develop a culture that reflects our five values: REACH - Respect, Excellence, Adaptability, Courage, and Harmony. These values are the cornerstone of what we do; they support our approach to learning (for students and staff) and are key to the way in which we develop respectful relationships across the school.

A kindergarten next door to the school, facilitates a seamless transition for local preschoolers, easing drop-off logistics for parents with both kindergarten and school-aged children. Our Vision and Values

Reaching for success.  

 Vision

Our vision is to develop an engaging learning environment where student¿s value education and are at the centre of everything we do.  We aim to provide quality teaching and learning programs promoting high expectations which empower everyone to reach their full potential. We strive to create positive and sustained connections between home, school, and our community, fostering a harmonious and supportive environment for all.

Mission

Pakenham North West (interim name) Primary School¿s mission is to create a welcoming environment which inspires a respectful, connected learning community. Our high-quality education caters for diverse learning experiences which provide every student with the opportunity to thrive and be nurtured as lifelong learners.

Values

 

Kuyim Primary School¿s values are under the banner of REACH.

R - Respect

E - Excellence

A - Adaptable

C - Courage

H - Harmony

 

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.