Department of Education - Victoria

Location Profile  

Selby Primary School is located in the Dandenong Ranges approximately 50 kilometres east of Melbourne.

The students at Selby Primary School draw from families with a socio-economic profile higher than the state average. The Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index of the school in 2023 was 0.1625, indicating a lower likelihood of education disadvantage when compared to the state median SFOE of 0.4142.

In 2024 school staffing comprises of 1 principal, 12 teaching and 2 Education Support staff and 1 Administration staff. The school curriculum includes the key learning areas of Literacy, Numeracy, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Japanese, and Inquiry learning. Prep classes also include student led learning investigations which provide hands-on learning opportunities which support students transition to primary school.

The teaching and learning focus in the past two years has been on developing consistent whole school approaches with a particular focus on spelling, writing and numeracy. Considerable time and resources have been invested in these areas and will remain a priority moving forward.

There is an agreed, consistent whole school approach to student management and wellbeing. Selby is a leading school in School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and expected behaviours are clearly defined around the schools values. These expectations are visible throughout the school and students receive specific feedback when demonstrating the expected behaviours. The expected behaviours are also taught both in class and through our cross age mentor group sessions which run weekly.

A whole school Student Leadership program led by the Year 6 students runs each week with student leaders engaging with students across the school. Year 5 students all have a Prep buddy which runs at the same time to support the Prep students transition into the school and prepare the Year 5 students for their leadership roles the following year.

Selby Primary School has a culture of high expectations and is a positive and inclusive school. We recognise the key role that parents play in children's learning. The school enjoys a strong sense of community and encourages positive, supportive partnerships between students, parents and staff. These factors make Selby `A place to belong.

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 

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

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).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au