Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1482214
Brandon Park Primary School stands as a dynamic centre of education, catering to a vibrant student body of 553 as of 2025. Celebrating its cultural richness, the school proudly embraces students from diverse backgrounds, representing over 40 nationalities. Across its 28 classes spanning Foundation to Year Six, it offers a holistic and comprehensive educational experience.
Brandon Park Primary School places an unwavering emphasis on evidence-based scientific research to deliver the highest calibre of teaching and learning experiences. The curriculum, renowned for its inclusivity and excellence, is firmly rooted in the principles of Explicit Direct Instruction, providing a strong foundation for every lesson. Additionally, the profound insights derived from the Science of Reading and Learning significantly inform and shape our approach to teaching literacy, ensuring a research-backed and effective pedagogical method.
At the heart of the school's ethos lie its core values, Honesty, Respect, Excellence, Resilience, Sustainability, and Perseverance; crafted by its own students. These values permeate daily life and are expected to be embraced by every member of the community.
Brandon Park Primary School places a paramount focus on student well-being. The belief that a safe, valued, and respectful learning environment is essential for unlocking each student's full potential guides its approach. The school's commitment to leaving no child behind is exemplified through its dedicated Literacy and Numeracy intervention programs. The curriculum and environment are thoughtfully designed to challenge students, nurturing their highest potential and fostering essential knowledge, skills, and resilience, all while promoting empathy among school community members.
In essence, Brandon Park Primary School is a nurturing haven where academic achievement and personal growth intertwine, creating a thriving educational community.
SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Department systems or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.
SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.
SC6 Demonstrated proven experience working with children with Autism and/or with an intellectual disability.
Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm. Attendance is not required over school vacations periods.
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