Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Classroom Teacher

Occupation: Classroom teacher

Location: Grampians - Ararat

Reference: 1488910

Selection Criteria

SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Demonstrated experience and ability to instruct and support students in their learning to maximise their growth and confidence
Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills when in contact with students, parents and other staff
Demonstrated technical knowledge and current industry experience
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and show initiative
Demonstrated commitment to professional learning for both self and others and ability to work in and enhance a professional team

Role

The selected candidate will be required to deliver the following course in conjunction with Ararat College and Registered Training Organisation

SIT Certificate II in Kitchen Operations: prepares students with a limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items, includes units such as preparing appetisers and salads, preparing sauces, stocks and soups, preparing vegetable, fruit and farinaceous dishes, preparing poultry dishes.

Responsibilities

The role of a classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students
Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school
Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal
Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions
Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties

Who May Apply

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

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

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

VIT LANTITE

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.

Location Profile

Ararat College is located in the heart of Western Victoria¿s central highlands, between the Grampians and Pyrenees ranges, approximately 200km from Melbourne and 100km west of Ballarat. The city of Ararat has a population of around 11,500 and is known for its welcoming community, country lifestyle, and access to stunning natural attractions. Surrounded by mountains, national parks, historical landmarks, and thriving local produce and wine industries, Ararat offers an inspiring environment in which to live and learn. For further information, please visit the Ararat Rural City Council website.

Ararat College has a current enrolment of 350 students, many of whom travel to school via six country bus routes from a wide range of local primary schools. Transitioning students from small rural schools into a larger secondary setting is a strength of the College, supported through carefully planned programs and a welcoming school culture.

The College is led by a committed Leadership Team comprising the Principal, two Assistant Principals, three Leading Teachers and two Learning Specialists. Together with a dedicated and talented group of teaching and support staff, they foster a caring, well-disciplined environment where high expectations for learning, behaviour and presentation are consistently upheld.

Ararat College works in close partnership with families and the wider community to empower young people to find their voice, embrace responsibility, and strive for excellence. The College values and actively celebrates academic achievement, student leadership, and broad participation in school life.

Students are encouraged to engage in a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, including instrumental music, media and digital programs, subject and year-level camps, the State School Spectacular, band, theatre and musical productions, as well as an extensive sports program. These experiences build confidence, creativity and teamwork, equipping students to become capable and contributing members of their communities.

With strong community support and a dedicated staff, Ararat College looks to the future with confidence, continuing its commitment to nurturing respectful, resilient and successful learners.

Applications close Monday 1 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

20 August 2025

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