AddressLocation Profile
Thomas Mitchell Primary School is located in Endeavour Hills in Southeast Melbourne. We are a high performing school and are proud of our student's achievements. Our student's achieve above State in all areas of NAPLAN across Years 3 and Year 5.
We have a dedicated and friendly staff who work collaboratively and support each other.
Thomas Mitchell Primary School acknowledges and values the social, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students, teachers and parents which is a source of pride and strength to all community members.
The Thomas Mitchell Primary School Community is culturally rich and cohesive with a strong focus on the development of the whole child which includes academic, physical, emotional, social, intercultural, and creative growth. We challenge our students to achieve their potential with supportive staff and parents whose enthusiastic effort continue to ensure the provision of the best possible outcomes and learning environments for all.
The school offers the specialist areas of Mandarin, Performing Arts; Music, Dance and Drama, Visual and Multimedia Art, Physical Education, Science, and further additional support programs in EAL and Tutoring Learning Initiative.
Program Benefits
This position attracts 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
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@education.vic.gov.au
