Department of Education - Victoria

Moonee Ponds Primary School is a learning community focussed on working collaboratively to ensure that our students thrive in their learning and wellbeing. Established in 1919 and located 7 kilometres for the Melbourne City Centre our school is situated alongside Moonee Ponds Creek. Our school is caring and inclusive with an engaged parent community who support our school and work in partnership with our staff. 

At Moonee Ponds Primary School, our mission is to create and sustain a world class inclusive and collaborative learning community that provides the highest quality education; where teacher and student potential is maximised and where all students are empowered to become active, inspired and courageous citizens. Our students, staff and families learn with our school values of Care, Collaboration, Respect and Optimism. We believe that all students can achieve high levels of academic achievement and learning growth.

The school is committed to improving teaching and learning through an embedded culture of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Our staff work together with collective responsibility for developing high-quality differentiated curriculum and instruction, responding effectively to assessment data and feedback with a focus on the learning and wellbeing needs of all students.

The school is currently organised by the following year levels: Foundation, Yr 1/2, Yr 3/4 and Yr 5/6. Our staffing profile consists of a Principal, Assistant Principal, a Learning Specialist, eighteen teachers, one Tutor, a Business Manager, an Administration Officer and six Integration Aides.  Specialist areas for 2026 include the Arts (Visual and Performing), Physical Education, LOTE Italian and STEM.

At Moonee Ponds Primary School we have a passionate, highly skilled and dedicated staff. We are committed to the ongoing support and development of our teachers through professional learning offered in curriculum, instruction and leadership. We offer an extensive induction program and support for all new staff. 

We recruit for culture at MPPS and are looking for student-focussed staff that are optimistic, reflective and collaborative learners. The skills and knowledge you bring to this environment will be valued. You will be part of a dynamic and rewarding learning environment.

For further information please visit our website at: www.mpp.vic.edu.au. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss the position with the Principal, Matthew Bott on 0409 213 772 (matthew.bott@education.vic.gov.au) before the position closes.

 

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

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to 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 capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

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

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