Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - Wellington
Reference: 1551765
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of early years learning and child development, with the ability to deliver evidence-based small group literacy and numeracy instruction (including systematic synthetic phonics and explicit instruction) as planned and directed by teachers.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and manage a targeted intervention program, including organising student groups, timetables, resources and records, and monitoring and reporting student progress data to teachers and leadership.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to support student engagement, wellbeing and positive behaviour, consistent with school-wide positive behaviour support, inclusive practice and the Child Safe Standards.
SC4 Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with parents and carers about student participation and progress, and to work collaboratively with teachers, ES staff and allied health professionals.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to exercise judgement, work independently within established school guidelines and frameworks, and provide advice and support to teaching staff and leadership on the work area.
SC6 A commitment to ongoing professional learning, including current or planned study towards an initial teacher education qualification.
The education support class covers positions that support the educational services provided to students.
This Level 1 Range 3 position is responsible for coordinating and delivering small group programs in literacy and numeracy, working under the direction of classroom teachers and school leadership. At this range, the role carries responsibility and accountability for managing the program, including organising groups, resources, records and progress reporting. The position works within established school guidelines, policies and frameworks, and guidance from leadership is readily available. Changes to standard procedures or school policy require direction from senior staff.
The role suits an applicant with a strong background in early years learning and child development who is looking to build their practice in a primary school setting.
Individuals with a qualification and/or experience in early childhood education, education support or a related field, and an understanding of how young children learn to read, write and work with numbers. Applicants currently studying, or planning to study, an initial teacher education qualification are encouraged to apply.
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
Yarram Primary School is a vibrant primary school located in the beautiful rural landscape of Gippsland. Yarram Primary School provides a high-quality educational program focused on building productive, pro-social citizens equipped with the skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of our world. Our vision is to support individuals to achieve their full potential - academically, emotionally and physically. Located within the township of Yarram, 220 km southeast of Melbourne in the Wellington Shire, Yarram Primary School (YPS) No. 693 was established in 1861.
At Yarram Primary School, we are STARs.
Our values are:
S - Strive (We set goals and work towards them. We embrace challenges. We keep trying when things get tough.)
T - Together (We collaborate and connect with others in our school and community. We value diverse perspectives, embracing the strength of our differences. We support and encourage others to succeed.)
A - Achieve (We set high standards for ourselves and our learning. We can all succeed. We take pride when we do well.)
R - Respect (We use kind words and actions towards ourselves and others. We take care of our environment and property. We follow expectations.)
Our school has values and value statements that reflect clear, succinct, and meaningful beliefs that include the voices of all stakeholders in our school community.
Yarram Primary School has a modern facility with beautifully designed learning spaces.
In 2026 our enrolment is 96 students. Students have choice, both academically and socially, while we maintain the many benefits of a close knit small school community. 48% of students travel to school by bus. YPS has 13.5 equivalent full-time staff: 2 Principal class, 7 classroom teachers, 3 specialist teachers, 1 Business Manager and 6 Education Support Staff. We have a dynamic mix of experience amongst our staff. A highly experienced and capable Education Support team work alongside our teachers to deliver timely and targeted interventions.
Students study core academic subjects as well as four specialist areas, which include physical education, visual arts, performing arts and STEM. Auslan is taught in all classrooms.
Uniting Victoria operates a dynamic before and after school and vacation care program on the school premises.