Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1535168
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.
This position is initially offered as a fixed-term contract, with the potential to transition into an ongoing role for the right candidate.
The role is for two days per week, with working hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. There is also the opportunity for the position to expand to three days per week in the future.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in the administrative side of the education sector and develop their skills within a supportive environment.
A significant benefit of this role is that there is no requirement to work during school holiday periods, providing approximately 10 weeks leave per year.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Yarra Glen Primary School is set on vast grounds set in the picturesque Yarra Valley. The school takes great pride in providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every student is a quality learner. Our students are recognised for their strengths. Our teachers and education support staff are well-equipped to cater to diverse learning needs. Our current enrolment is 114 students spread over 7 grades.
The school operates on a philosophy of respect and the value of being a lifelong learner. Our values education program is based on five values: Persistence, Encouragement, Respect, Resilience and Inclusiveness- PERRI. We are a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support school, where students are explicitly taught the expected behaviours; Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be a Learner.
We strive to support Prep/Foundation parents and preschool students through our transition to school, and offer a consistent transition program including `storytime¿ sessions run throughout Term 3. Our transition brochure is available at the beginning of the school year and outlines all the exciting events and activities to make the transition to school a safe and happy one.
The school offers specialist programs in the areas of Visual Art, Performing Arts, STEM and Physical Education. Students in Grade 5 and 6 compete in inter-school round robin events. A swimming program is offered to all students in the school.
The existing school buildings continue to be large airy classrooms, a library, visual arts classroom and multi-purpose room, and a new senior school building. The school's ICT program is supported by TVs in every classroom, iPads in grades Prep-2 and laptops in grades 3-6. Our school has a range of robotic equipment to engage students in coding skills.
Our grounds are extremely spacious and include two adventure playgrounds, a fenced soft-court sports area, basketball and netball courts, a large sporting oval, school chickens and a vegetable garden.