Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1494247
Weeden Heights PS is located in Vermont South, on a spacious site within a parkland setting and has recently completed a $6 million upgrade. The school buildings are modern and spacious, and all classrooms are housed under one roof. The grounds include two separate adventure playgrounds, two basketball/netball courts and an oval.
The current school enrolment is 156 students; we have six grades from Prep to Year six. Many students come from families who speak English as an additional language, enriching the cultural diversity of the school.
Weeden Heights Primary School is a dynamic student centred, learning community, committed to providing exemplary programs in a challenging, vibrant and safe environment. Students Naplan results place us in Victorias top 20 highest performing government schools. With a strong student wellbeing program, the values of the school are Respect, Personal Excellence, Collaboration, Curiosity and Creativity. Students are empowered and supported to achieve personal excellence and to become lifelong learners and global citizens who make a positive difference to the world in which they live.
The school provides a broad education program incorporating the core capabilities with a high priority on digital technologies. Staff implement whole school teaching approaches to ensure that there is consistency for students and their learning. Our curriculum is differentiated to enable personalised learning to cater for students¿ learning needs. We use an inquiry learning approach and support the use of higher order learning skills. Many extension and enrichment opportunities are provided for our students to enhance their learning.
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden Program is a highly valued component of our school¿s science and sustainability approach along with our specialist program of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, STEAM and French. Our families are also supported with a Wellbeing Officer and Outside Hours School Care (OHSC) service. Our school community enjoys a range of extracurricular activities, resulting in a high level of engagement, participation and a sense of belonging as partners in education.
We are looking for a flexible, friendly, reliable person who enjoys working in a small team to join the Weeden Heights PS admin team.
Hours of on-site attendance are:
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri ¿ 09:30am to 1:30pm
Wednesday ¿ 8:30am to 4pm
There is no work from home component for this position
SC1 Demonstrated capacity and flexibility to perform tasks in the areas of providing first aid, management of first aid, library and school administration tasks.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and support all members of the school community, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge: please list your knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrate your outstanding organisational skills and your ability to prioritise.
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.
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 [email protected]
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