Department of Education - Victoria

Location Profile  

Yarram Primary School is a vibrant primary school located in the beautiful rural landscape of Gippsland. Yarram Primary School provides a high-quality educational program focused on building productive, pro-social citizens equipped with the skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of our world. Our vision is to support individuals to achieve their full potential - academically, emotionally and physically. Located within the township of Yarram, 220 km southeast of Melbourne in the Wellington Shire, Yarram Primary School (YPS) No. 693 was established in 1861. 

At Yarram Primary School, we are STARs. 

Our values are: 

S - Strive (We set goals and work towards them. We embrace challenges. We keep trying when things get tough.) 

T - Together (We collaborate and connect with others in our school and community. We value diverse perspectives, embracing the strength of our differences. We support and encourage others to succeed.) 

A - Achieve (We set high standards for ourselves and our learning. We can all succeed. We take pride when we do well.) 

R - Respect (We use kind words and actions towards ourselves and others. We take care of our environment and property. We follow expectations.) 

Our school has just conducted a review of our values which involved consultation with students, staff and families to evaluate our values and make necessary revisions. Our new values and value statements reflect clear, succinct, and meaningful beliefs that include the voices of all stakeholders in our school community. 

Yarram Primary School has a modern facility with beautifully designed learning spaces. Several of these areas are open learning spaces that facilitate collaboration across classrooms, where students enjoy flexible seating and have opportunities to work with peers in and out of their home groups. Our open learning spaces have built a culture where students see all teachers as "their teacher," and teachers see all students as "their student". 

In 2024 our enrolment is 142 students. Students have choice, both academically and socially, while we maintain the many benefits of a close knit small school community. 48% of students travel to school by bus. YPS has 13.5 equivalent full-time staff: 2 Principal class, 7 classroom teachers, 4 specialist teachers, 1 tutor, 2 office administration staff and 5 Education Support Staff. We have a dynamic mix of experience amongst our staff. A highly experienced and capable Education Support team work alongside our teachers to deliver timely and targeted interventions. 

Students study core academic subjects as well as four specialist areas, which include physical education, visual arts, performing arts and STEM. Auslan is taught in all classrooms. 

Yarram Early Learning operate a dynamic before and after school and vacation care program on the school premises.

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