Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1521202
MISSION STATEMENT
VISION
At Braybrook College, all members of the school community strive for excellence within a safe and supportive environment. Diversity is valued and students can develop the academic and social skills necessary to contribute to local and global communities.
CORE PURPOSE
- To provide a challenging, engaging and inclusive curriculum.
- To maximise literacy and numeracy skills.
- To provide co-curricula opportunities which will widen the breadth of experience and extend the range of knowledge and skills of each student.
- To provide the learning opportunities and employability skills which will allow students to access a variety of pathways.
- To encourage students to become independent and life-long learners by fostering a strong work ethic.
- To prepare students for the future by developing emotional wellbeing, initiative, self-confidence, communication and decision-making skills.
- To develop cooperative, respectful relationships which foster a sense of belonging and promote understanding and acceptance of others.
- To ensure students develop cultural, environmental and social awareness.
BEHAVIOURS (Underpinning Vision/Core Purpose)
Braybrook College believes that in order for students to have successful learning experiences it is necessary to have a partnership where parents, the staff, the wider community and the students themselves all make significant contributions and learn together.
Together, the members of the Braybrook College community strive
1. To learn to their full potential by:
- Appreciating and enjoying learning
- Fostering a strong work ethic by developing learners¿ resilience, persistence and sense of responsibility
- Valuing learning as a life-long habit
- Recognising that everyone has something to offer and can experience success
- Seeking to understand a broad body of knowledge and participating in a range of college activities
- Developing creativity together with critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills
- Sharing knowledge, expertise and resources to continuously improve performance
2. To contribute to a supportive and cooperative environment by:
- Behaving responsibly, fairly and by treating all with mutual respect
- Demonstrating a sense of pride and commitment to the college community
- Accepting individual differences and celebrating diversity
- Role modelling cooperative relationships and being supportive towards each other
- Displaying responsible citizenship in all aspects of school life
- Allowing others to reach their full potential
3. To learn to become successful members of society by:
- Understanding that there are both rights and obligations involved in living in a community
- Being healthy and enjoying life
- Developing self-confidence and learning to cope with changing situations
- Becoming informed decision-makers and critical thinkers
- Treating people respectfully and with sensitivity
SC1
Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2
Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4
Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5
Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6
A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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
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
OTHER DUTIES
1. Help collect monies on behalf of the school using CASES21 Accounts Receivable module.
2. Reconcile banking and prepare for collection.
3. Assist in communication between parents, teachers and students.
4. Assist in communication between the school and the community.
5. Receive and distribute incoming and outgoing mail / parcels.
6. File documents and student records.
7. Assist other administration staff as required.
INFORMATION
Must have:
1. Extensive computer skills and experience including Word.
2. Extensive experience with general office practices.
3. Well developed written and oral communication skills.
4. The capacity to take on responsibility and work independently.
5. Ability to work as part of a team.