Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1517818
At Maramba Primary School, we value connection and engagement with our community, innovation, collaboration, and celebrate the continued lifelong learning for all.
As a small to medium sized public school with a current enrolment of 230 students situated in Narre Warren, we continue to provide exceptional opportunities to our children and families. We know all of our students on a first name bases which demonstrates the value we place on strong relationships.
Maramba Primary is situated on naturally beautiful and extensive grounds with fantastic play areas that encourage student play, learning and exploration while having fun.
Our Vision at Maramba:
Providing a caring environment where aspirations are nurtured, positive relationships grow, success is celebrated and a passion for lifelong learning is ignited.
Nurture. Innovate. Celebrate.
Our School Values
Respect: We are understanding and are considerate of everyone's rights.
Relationships: We nurture our connection with others.
Resilience: We are brave when faced with challenges.
Responsibility: We recognise our actions and make a positive difference.
As a school community, we focus on developing our student's awareness of themselves and the knowledge of being human goes beyond social and emotional learning. This allows our students to use this knowledge to empower their learning and their lives.We understand that learning is developmental and continuous. The most important of which are a well-planned and well-taught curriculum. Teachers maximise student learning through rich collaboration in PLCs using researched based high impact teaching strategies and assessment practices to create classroom environments that are engaging and fun, igniting each student's passion for learning.
We are committed to continually connecting and engaging with our school community to work together to achieve great results for our students academically and holistically. Together, our school community can deliver every child an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the world they will inherit and instilling in each of them a foundation for lifelong learning.
Our school can be viewed at www.maramba-ps.vic.edu.au
Please contact the school on 03 9796 7150 for further information or to organise a school tour.
38 Hours Monday - Friday
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.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Reception - communication with the school community via phones, email, Compass and in person
Visitors to the school - Check, record and monitor (including expiry dates) WWCC register and VIT registration
Distribute incoming mail and emails
Maintain attendance records and reports
Receipting of all payments through CASES 21 Finance (cash & EFT) ensuring correct accountability procedures are met.
Allocate CSEF or SSB payments for excursions and charges following DE guidelines.
Enter CSEF applications on CSEF system and follow up any applications that are not approved.
Maintain and retrieve data in regard to student payments.
Maintain and process events and permission slips on Compass as required.
Assist with preparation of School Newsletter.
Maintaining staffroom and office supplies
Update Student records on CASES, including Year 6-7 Transitions and enrolments.
Other administration duties as required.
FIRST AID:
Attend to students who come to first aid and update CASES21 or Edusafe plus
Check first aid kits regularly but particularly before/after camps and excursions
Regularly check the first aid supplies and order as necessary
Keep noticeboard in General Office up to date including First Aid information regarding students, list of first aid trained staff etc.
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
This position is fixed term with a potential to become ongoing.
Please provide at least two referees to support your application.
Please contact the school on 03 9796 7150 for further information or to organise a school tour.
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.