Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Hospitality and tourism
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1531169
Ivanhoe East Primary School was established in 1930 and strives for excellence in teaching and learning. It is a vibrant school which prides itself on a strong sense of community, student engagement, learning and growth.
There are currently 475 students enrolled at the school in 21 classes. Our students enjoy outstanding facilities including well-appointed learning spaces, a full-sized stadium, a well-resourced library, a music room and performing arts centre in the SPACE Centre. The grounds at IEPS are well-cared for and include the provision of shaded areas, landscaped gardens, play equipment, basketball and netball courts and a synthetic oval.
Students are at the centre of all decisions and are supported in their academic and social and emotional needs. They are treated with respect and care and within an environment based on high expectations. Students are encouraged to be active, co-operative, independent learners who are able to accept increasing responsibility for their own learning. They are encouraged and motivated to develop critical and higher order thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Our teachers work in collaborative teaching teams and plan their learning program according to the Victorian Curriculum, student needs and interests. While the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills are core to our programs, we recognise the importance of purposeful and engaging learning programs that capitalise on students’ prior experience and their broader social, emotional and academic needs.
There is a comprehensive learning program beyond the classroom including the camping program for students in Years 4-6, excursions, interschool sport, swimming, student leadership programs and the performing arts. The Specialist Program includes Art, Physical Education, Music and Mandarin.
All members of the school community work within an environment founded on high expectations, respect and concern for others and for the school. The IEPS community is based on strong and healthy partnerships of parents, students, staff and the broader community. We work together to ensure that there is a focus on respecting traditions while preparing our students for the future. Many parents are committed to involvement in classroom programs, canteen support, fund-raising, Class Representatives program and governance through membership of School Council and/or one of Councils’ sub-committees.
Ivanhoe East Primary School also shows a significant commitment to building relationships with the wider community which includes local pre-school centres, Government and non-government primary and post-primary schools, tertiary institutions, municipal council bodies as well as our local traders.
As a highly effective school, we seek continuous improvement through reflective and evaluative practices, monitoring of performance, participative decision-making and high levels of accountability. The staff are valued for their professional contribution to strengthening and enriching the learning community. There is a significant commitment to professional learning to support the growth of teachers for whole school improvement. Staff regularly update their knowledge, skills and expertise through a wide range of professional development activities to ensure that curriculum reflects best practice in learning and teaching.
The school has an unwavering commitment to the school values, which were reviewed in 2019, led by the Principal Advisory Group and the Student Well-being AIP Team. The values fall under the two broad headings of Learning and Belonging and are explained in the following way:
Curiosity is always wanting to learn new things. We ask questions to further our knowledge.
Resilience is persisting through challenging situations. We see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
Respect is valuing everyone’s rights, beliefs and differences. We treat everyone equally.
Friendship is being inclusive and supportive of others. We are kind, empathetic, honest and trustworthy.
APPLICANTS: Please include your name in the title of your attachment/s. If possible, please combine your application responses into one document.
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.
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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.
The responsibilities of the Canteen Manager include:
-Implementing and maintaining a varied and healthy menu and initiating new healthy food items on a regular basis
-Implementing and ensuring operational procedures comply with relevant legal requirements regarding food safety and occupational health and safety standards
-Efficient stock management, accounting and financial procedures
-Managing the financial operations of the canteen such that it is viable
-Coordinating and supervising the canteen's volunteers, including rostering
-Mainitaining a pleasant working environment for all volunteers, ensuring high stardards of customer service and excellent communicationb with all parties
-Promoting and marketing the canteen and the healthy foods it sells
-Providing catering for school functions/ activities as required
-Physical security in the canteen area, including cash, keys, locking up, switching off appliances and restricting access to authorised personnel
-Atttending regular Canteen committee meetings
-Utilise computer applications to assist with operational and management functions
-Participating in a process of annual review and professional learning as it relates to the role
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