Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1486056
School profile
Seeking something different? We are a passionate, vibrant and multicultural community in Melbourne's west of 370 amazing students from 43 different cultural backgrounds. Our P-6 school community works together as a team and, as a result, we achieve great things. We have the equivalent of 41 staff members - 3 Principal Class, 25 teachers and 11 Educational Support staff and are part of the Deer Park/Sunshine Network.
At Sunshine Heights, diversity is our strength; every year we look forward to our annual Harmony Day celebration where we celebrate our socially and culturally diverse community. Each year we focus on celebrating our diversity and culminate in an epic Block Party.
We know that relationships are the greatest foundation for everything and we invest time in getting to know and understand the uniqueness of all our students and families, fostering a sense of identity, belonging and authentic partnership.
Our school is committed to building a community and culture that enables everyone in our school to know, show and grow themselves, openly and without judgement, and we achieve this through building a wellbeing forcefield and ecosystem that wraps around our students, families, staff, and community.
Our approaches to learning and instruction align with the Science of Learning Reading, exploring the best research based and evidence informed practices are embedded to ensure growth for our students. We work in a highly collaborative and supported way, and ensure professional learning is world class. Recently we worked with Dylan Wiliam around Formative Assessment and continue to connect with an amazing network of teachers through Think Forward Educators.
Now, we are looking to expand our team, as we search for a passionate Education Support Staff member to join our team as an adminstrator for Attendance, Disability Inclusion and First Aid support. Our dream educator will be highly organised, energetic, open to and passionate about learning, and interested in connecting as part of an amazing community. The role would suit someone with school experience and a knowledge of Disability Inclusion/Administrative Support.
We strongly encourage applications from teachers with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, and First Nations applicants.
Our Aspirational Vision
Sail into a universe of possibility
Delve into the unlimited energy of the human imagination
Inspire and grow hearts and minds
Nurture creativity and curiosity
Through courage, connection, commitment and collaboration
Discover the wonder and uniqueness in you
Welcome to Sunshine Heights Primary School.
Our Values
Courage
We have the courage to believe that we can make a positive impact
We understand that hard work takes courage and a growth mindset
We have the courage to be curious and creative and stretch outside our comfort zone.
Connection
We understand who we are as individuals and how we build connections
We understand what it means to be part of a community
We are connected to the world around us and actively address issues of human and environment sustainability
Commitment
We acknowledge our strengths and build on our achievements
We take responsibility for, and commit to, our continual learning and growth
We show resilience when faced with challenges
Collaboration
We motivate each other to be the best we can be
We encourage and embrace different perspectives
We are respectful of everyone.
Lastly, and most certainly not least, we love a good song and dance at Sunshine Heights and music can often be heard blasting from the speakers at the end of the school week. Our Spotify playlist looks something like this:
Old Town Road, Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus
Roar, Katy Perry
Uptown Funk, Bruno Mars
Watch me, Silento
Cut to the Feeling, Carly Rae Jepsen
Check us out on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineheightsps/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKTbuyzvMDOY5Eb0JleLg_Q
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 is required on site for the duration of the hours (35 per week)
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.
Responsibilities may include:
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
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.