<p><strong>Senior Primary Teacher (Year 6)</strong></p> <p>The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School invites applications for the position of Senior Primary Teacher (Year 6). This is a six-month Maternity leave contract commencing in 16^th July 2018. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated classroom teacher to join our supportive and innovative team.</p> <p>You will be responsible for creating a positive and well-managed learning environment:</p> <ul> <li>In the classroom</li> <li>In co-curricular activities</li> <li>In your formal and informal interaction with students</li> </ul> <p>In this way, each student is provided opportunities for learning to be maximised and is challenged to grow in knowledge and maturity, according to their potential.</p> <p>A detailed Position Description is available upon request. Please contact Fiona Taylor, Executive Assistant to the Principal, via <a href="mailto:fiona.taylor@gslps.vic.edu.au">fiona.taylor@gslps.vic.edu.au</a> to obtain a copy.</p> <p><strong>About the School </strong></p> <p>The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is a Prep &ndash; Year 6 School with a student enrolment of 530 students. The School is well-resourced, with classroom teachers being supported by Specialist Programs in the areas of; Visual Arts, Music, LOTE, Information Technology, Physical Education, Library/Research Studies, Learning Enhancement and Pastoral Care. The successful applicant will work together with an innovative, enthusiastic and supportive staff.</p> <p>The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School is situated in Croydon Hills, an attractive eastern suburb of Melbourne.</p> <p><strong>Selection Criteria:</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will have teaching qualifications and training that satisfy registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and be able to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>Commitment to maximising student learning as demonstrated through the delivery of high quality teaching.</li> <li>Capacity to be innovative in the differentiation of learning experiences for students.</li> <li>Capacity to develop sustained and trusting relationships with students, staff members and parents.</li> <li>Commitment to and competence in the use of technology in the classroom.</li> <li>Commitment to personal professional development.</li> <li>Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Christian school education.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children&rsquo;s best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, those who are from a culturally or linguistically diverse background or those who are of Aboriginal heritage. All applicants are to be aware that the School carries out appropriate checks to ensure candidates are suitable for working within a child safe school environment.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applicants are to address the specified selection criteria and to provide a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications, experience and two referees. Applications may be submitted electronically.</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>Applications close: </strong><strong>Friday 4 May 2018</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>Position commences: Monday 16 July</strong><strong> 2018</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>Position concludes: Tuesday 18 December 2018</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p align="center">Applications are to be directed to:&nbsp;</p> <p align="center"><br /> Mrs Fiona Taylor <br /> Executive Assistant to Principal<br /> The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School<br /> fiona.taylor@gslps.vic.edu.au<br /> 53-57 Plymouth Rd<br /> CROYDON HILLS<br /> Victoria 3136<br /> <br /> Phone: (03) 9725 8255<br /> Fax: (03) 9725 7061<br /> http://www.gslps.vic.edu.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br /><br /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>