Department of Education - Victoria

Thomas Chirnside Primary School | Nurturing Excellence

 

There exists an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated learning community at Thomas Chirnside Primary School. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment, fostering professional growth and encouraging 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, with a close-knit community of approximately 300 students. TCPS is a place where teachers work together to make a difference in our students lives.

 

Why Join Our Team?

 

Supportive Environment: TCPS offers a nurturing and respectful atmosphere that encourages respectful relationships among staff and students. We prioritise safety and well-being, with a strong focus on embedding consistent classroom routines and whole-school approaches to support every learner.

 

Inclusive Programs: Our community is strengthened by a well-established and supportive Koorie Club, as well as targeted programs for EAL learners that ensure all students are engaged and thriving. Our well-resourced library provides further opportunities for literacy growth and fosters a love of reading across the school.

 

Innovative Teaching: TCPS implements the highly successful Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. Teachers collaboratively plan a guaranteed and viable curriculum, use evidence-informed practice, monitor student progress, and take action, resulting in successful learning experiences for all students.

 

Professional Growth: We are committed to supporting graduate teachers through the Career Start program, that includes strong coaching and mentoring, embedded within our whole-school coaching model. This ensures teachers are guided, encouraged, and supported to grow their practice with confidence.

 

Specialised Opportunities: In 2025, TCPS worked in partnership with the Department of Education to implement the Primary Mathematics and Science Specialist Program (PMSS). In 2026, teachers will participate in professional learning to develop consistent Tier 1 routines and procedures that strengthen and enable learning through participation in Classroom Mastery program and coaching.

 

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden School: We are proud to be a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden School with architect-designed community kitchen and garden facilities. This program provides exciting extracurricular learning opportunities for our students.

 

Extracurricular Opportunities: Our attractive grounds and facilities create additional extracurricular learning opportunities, promoting an inclusive approach to education.

 

Join our dynamic team and be part of an educational journey where connections, creativity and curiosity are encouraged and celebrated. 

 

For more information or to inquire about joining our team, please contact our Principal, Bev Thompson, at 9741 0200 or via email at bev.thompson@education.vic.gov.au. School tours are available, and we look forward to welcoming you to TCPS.

 

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.