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Currently, we have a STEM Specialist Teacher (Years Prep to 6) role advertised on School Jobs Victoria.

Applicants can apply by submitting a cover letter, CV and response to the below selection criteria on School Jobs Victoria here: STEM Specialist Teacher Position

About The Role

This year, we introduced STEM as a specialist subject at our school, and our students are loving the program! Our STEM program is built around developing students’ understanding of key science concepts in one term and then applying these concepts through a design and technology process in the following term. As this program is new in 2026, the program will require development for Semester Two.

We have a well-resourced, dedicated STEM classroom in our brand-new Eagle building, which is where our PE and Music programs also operate from.

The full time STEM teacher is supported by a second one-day-a-week STEM teacher on Thursdays, to ensure all students have access to the program across the full year. The timetable is managed to ensure each grade can independently utilise the STEM classroom without the need to share resources. The successful applicant will benefit from a short but supportive handover period from the teacher currently in this role.

About The Applicant

We are seeking someone dynamic, committed, and caring to join our wonderful staff at Footscray West Primary School.

This is a genuine position, seeking the best person to join our team. For us, it is about the best fit with our staff and a commitment to building strong relationships with students that positively impact their school experience.

Our learning community is committed to celebrating diversity and ensuring the emotional safety of all. The right person will value inclusive practices and strong relationships with students and their families.

About Us

Footscray West Primary School, located in Melbourne's inner western suburbs, is a warm and inclusive community of around 650 students, supported by a dedicated team of approximately 65 staff, equal to approximately 43 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Our families come from many cultural and social backgrounds, and we proudly celebrate the diversity that makes our school such a vibrant place to learn. The school's current SFOE is 0.1762, which is considered a low level of disadvantage. Ensuring the emotional safety and wellbeing of every child is at the heart of our work.

As a Science of Learning school, we use clear and evidence-based teaching to help every child succeed. Our early years programs, including Little Learners Love Literacy and EMP (Explicit Maths Program), give students a strong start, and our specialist areas, including Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Library and STEM in 2026, add richness and breadth to the curriculum.

Student wellbeing is supported through the Berry Street Education Model, Respectful Relationships, and strong social-emotional learning routines. Our staff, across leadership, teachers, and education support roles, work closely together to create a calm, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Families are valued partners, and parent involvement is encouraged and welcomed.

Students enjoy spacious outdoor play areas and excellent facilities including a stadium-sized gymnasium and dedicated Music, STEM and Library spaces.

Our vision of ‘Working together to create a better world’ and the values of Belonging, Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, guide our actions every day.

At Footscray West Primary School, we believe every child can thrive when supported by a caring community, high expectations, and strong, evidence-based teaching.

We are committed to collective professional learning in teaching, learning, and wellbeing, which is grounded in research and supported in practice.

Selection Criteria

SC1      Demonstrated high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to respond to student learning needs.

SC2      Demonstrated high level of ability to plan for and 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 high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4      Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5      Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated high level of ability to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

SC6      Demonstrated knowledge, experience/capacity to deliver a high-quality STEM program.

Please note that interviews for this position will be conducted on Wednesday 24th June 2026.