Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Gippsland - East Gippsland
Reference: 1506306
Applications are sought for an individual to work at our Gnurad-Gundidj Campus that has the skills to look after the cleaning of the School.
The School for Student Leadership (Trading as The Alpine School) is an exciting and unique year-nine specialist school. The school has been operating for 23 years and more than 10,000 students have participated in that time, both in Victoria and when an international operation was conducted in China from 2014-2019. It currently consists of four campuses.
All campuses are in regional Victoria and include:
¿ Alpine School Campus, Dinner Plain
¿ Snowy River Campus, Marlo
¿ Gnurad-Gundidj Campus, Glenormiston South
¿ Don Valley Campus, Don Valley
Forty-five students live, learn, work, play, recreate and undertake adventures at the schools in a unique (in State Education) highly supported leadership education program. The school has modelled the educational program on an Experiential Education model, and at its core has a project/enquiry learning and social-enterprise focus.
A highly developed curriculum, pedagogical, assessment and reporting approach relates to the Victorian F-10 Capabilities.
An extensive outdoor, environmental and adventure education program is an embedded part of the school learning program. All students participate fully in this as it is an essential component of the character education aspect of leadership and experiential education.
Core Moral Purpose
The core-moral purpose of the school rests in a mixture of the following:
Beliefs and Values
The school has developed a core set of beliefs and values which underpin the school operations, curriculum, assessment and program decision making. The successful applicant should show in their application an alignment with and commitment to these core values. We Believe in and Value:
These are also the learning themes in the curriculum.
Roles and responsibilities specific to the setting
As a result of the multi-campus operation and the residential 9-24/7 operation on each campus, the role requires a person with a flexible, enthusiastic and team-oriented approach. All staff work in a close team environment with their colleagues, and a culture of collaboration, sharing and feedback permeates this relationship.
The operational budget of the multi-campus school is in the order of $9-$10m per annum. The school generates a cash income through parent contributions via home schools.
The governance and leadership model of the School for Student Leadership is unique in the Victorian Education system. The Governance and Leadership models comprise one School Council and a single Principal. The school council, nominated by the education minister, consists of highly regarded members of the Victorian community. There are past student, industry, education and Koorie community representatives on the school council.
The school has a MOU relationship with VAEAI and KAE to ensure the program is accessible for Koorie students and is culturally inclusive.
The School Principal, Business Manager, Campus Principals and Leading Teachers form the School Leadership Team.
The Business Manager is the Secretary of the School Council and has a close working relationship with the Principal, School Council President and Finance Committee.
A Campus Principal and Leading Teacher comprise the leadership team at a campus. The LT Curriculum oversees the pedagogical program.
There is a Learning Specialist at each campus who lead the cross-campus and in campus PLC and community of practice around teaching and learning.
A Digital Technologies Coordinator leads and implements the ICT program across the school.
The school has a unique TSSP support model and students have a one-to-one laptop program.
With this model, a member of the leadership team can be on-site at the school on at least one campus most days as the operation of the organisation is 24/7.
Generally, the Principal is on call 24/7 for the entire program duration each term.
The school, as a co-educational residential school, has two gender specific accommodation wings and has a highly trained team of teacher and non-teacher support staff to maximize the desired educational outcomes.
There are two accommodation wings at our school. These wings are split into the binary options of male and female. The SSL is a secular and inclusive Victorian Government school, the inclusion of gender diverse students is important to us and protected by law. Nonbinary and gender diverse students need to make a choice in conjunction with parental approval, about the accommodation wing they wish to reside in and prior to selection in our program. This will need to fit within the home school student allocation.
The school has a particular focus on ensure the safety of students through the Child Safe Standards. Child Safe reps are at each campus and meet regularly.
There is provision in the Equal Opportunities Act to select staff based on gender due to the residential nature of the program.
Because of the unique nature of the operation of the school, the delivery of the programs involves a range of evening, overnight, early morning, holiday and weekend duties for all staff. Flexibility in working hours and arrangements is a vital part of this role.
The school has a well-structured consultative committee and a thoroughly reviewed and consulted Long Term Planning Document (local agreement) that accommodates the various unique interpretations of the VGSA in a 24/7 operation.
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 requirement for this position]
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 Cleaning Officer will
¿Work with the Campus Principal to ensure that the school's buildings are well maintained and presented and that all work undertaken complies with statutory obligations and Department Standards.¿Complete cleaning responsibilities as per schedule.¿Communicate effectively and develop a good working relationship with staff members and contractors.¿Observe and ensure compliance of OHS policies/procedures in regard to the maintenance shed and other school facilities¿Work flexibly and reliably within tight timelines and with minimal direction in a team environment.¿Work hands on with students to clean bathrooms¿Ensure security measures are maintained within the work area and school where required
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