Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1482058
Administration Assistant - Bemin Secondary College
Dual Campus - Dual Opportunities
Respect, Excellence, Innovation & Community
Bemin Secondary College requires an Administration Assistant who is innovative, flexible, and confident in their ability to contribute to the school community in order for the students to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. To work as both a leader and community member in establishing a strong school culture requires strong critical, creative, and ethical thinking coupled with interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of equity, inclusion and cultural sensitivities.
Bemin Secondary College is located in the suburb of Truganina which is only:
· 15 min by car from Point Cook
· 15 mins by car from Caroline Springs
· 21 mins by car from Yarraville
· 26 mins by car from Essendon.
This dual campus new school presents a unique experience in being part of creating a culture of educational excellence which will serve the young people of the Truganina community. Graduate teachers are welcome to apply.
About the School:
Vision:
At Bemin Secondary College all students will be empowered to achieve their individual best learning and wellbeing outcomes. The learning, growth and achievement of all young people will be underpinned by creativity, innovation and a commitment to respectfully work together to create a sustainable future for themselves and their families.
Mission:
Bemin Secondary College mission is to foster a learning community identified by high expectations, a commitment to evidenced based practices and a deep pride in the school values. The School will promote a strong sense of community by building strong home/school partnerships and welcoming all students from across the local neighbourhood. All students will be supported to develop their identity by differentiated pathways while acknowledging that their individual cultures and personal identities are sources of strength.
School Expectations:
At Bemin Secondary College the expectation is that all teachers are committed to collaborating in a multidisciplinary way while working in a professional learning community. All teachers will have the opportunity to work across both campuses based on qualification and experience.
All teachers are expected to develop and/or demonstrate a deep understanding of the School¿s pedagogy and the ability to co-create and action the delivery of a guaranteed and viable Victorian curriculum. Along with the expectation that all students will achieve their best individual outcomes the School will be committed to ongoing adult learning and skill improvement. It is an expectation and requirement that all teachers will embrace the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework that focuses on the teaching and re-teaching of all students' behaviour expectations and routines. All staff will work in partnerships with parents and families to provide ongoing feedback about student learning growth and wellbeing.
From the foundation year, the School will make a commitment to building the literacy and numeracy skills of all students across both campuses.
Teaching and Learning
The School will have a continuing focus on establishing a strong Professional Learning community culture supported by an inquiry model of investigation. Collaborative planning is central to the delivery of an engaging curriculum. An emphasis on understanding the evidence-based practices and importance of differentiating learning tasks, providing students and parents with effective feedback and structured lesson planning are core expectations.
Positive Climate for Learning
The School Wide Positive Behaviour framework is the key pedagogy in setting high learning and behaviour expectations along with promoting inclusion. The School strongly advocates and teaches young people the importance of learning and behaviour routines in order to achieve maximum success at school.
If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in education and excel in working creatively and collaboratively to enable student success and excellence, then please contact Principal Joanne Camozzato either via phone or email to discuss the role further.
School Tours
Further information about the school or this position are encouraged to:
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.
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.
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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]
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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