Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1528118
Northern Bay P¿12 College is a unique multi-campus school in the northern suburbs of Geelong. It comprises four Prep¿Year 8 campuses and a Year 9¿12 campus, alongside the Family and Early Learning Centre and the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre (GITTC) at Goldsworthy.
Northern Bay P¿12 College is a unique multi-campus school in the northern suburbs of Geelong. It comprises four Prep¿Year 8 campuses and a Year 9¿12 campus, alongside the Family and Early Learning Centre and the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre (GITTC) at Goldsworthy.
Northern Bay P¿12 College is a unique multi-campus school in the northern suburbs of Geelong. It comprises four Prep¿Year 8 campuses and a Year 9¿12 campus, alongside the Family and Early Learning Centre and the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre (GITTC) at Goldsworthy.
The College operates through three sub-schools, enhancing our `One School ¿ One Team¿ ethos and rigorous focus on student learning underpinned by a proactive wellbeing framework. Staff collaborate in Professional Learning Communities (Prep - Year 2, Year 3 - 6, Years 7¿9, and Year 10 - 12), meeting regularly in campus and college-wide groups to implement data-informed strategies that drive improved outcomes.
A strong Inclusive Practices Team supports the College, comprising specialist teachers and education support staff, including a College Inclusive Practices Leader, Inclusion Support Coordinators, Learning Adjustment Coaches, Mental Health Wellbeing Leaders (Years P¿6) and an Inclusion Administration Assistant. This team works closely with the College Nurse, Wellbeing Team, mentor teachers, CALD staff, Allied Health practitioners and DET Student Support Services. The College maintains high accountability to ensure Individual Education Plans are implemented with fidelity and seeks staff committed to applying and supporting learning adjustments in classrooms.
We proudly embrace our diversity, with a large First Nations population and a strong cohort of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students. Programs include structured EAL provision and implementation of the Marrung Strategy.
Our vision is to instill community commitment, confidence and high expectations in lifelong learning by:
Delivering curriculum, pedagogy and teacher professionalism that achieve above-expected outcomes.
Developing employable young people with resilience, optimism, self-respect and a commitment to personal best.
Motivating and challenging students to fulfil their potential.
Creating purposeful and diverse pathways.
Building strong partnerships with schools, community organisations and business.
Our Values
Growth ¿ We celebrate improvements in skills, engagement, outcomes and participation.
Collaboration ¿ We work positively together to increase our collective impact.
Persistence ¿ We pursue goals and outcomes despite challenges, seeking solutions for ongoing improvement.
Kindness ¿ We model respect, inclusion and care across our community.
In Summary
We strive for a college where learning is visible and students feel safe, respected, believed in, listened to, and taught by knowledgeable, capable and enthusiastic teachers.
This position is linked with the Community Hubs Australia Program.
SC 1 Demonstrated experience and skills in community development and coordinating community programs to support migrant families and their children.
SC 2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of volunteers and external providers and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC 3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, and the ability to liaise with all key stakeholders in a friendly and welcoming manner.
SC 4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise to lead the Community Hub Program within the College.
SC 5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to the College Leadership and staff about building community partnerships and engagement.
SC 6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others, including the provision of relevant training opportunities for parents and migrant families.
The Community Hub Leader will work collaboratively with College Leadership to implement key improvement strategies identified in the current Annual Implementation Plan.
The role will involve leading the work and activities of the Community Hub in close liaison with the College Leadership by:
Developing and implementing an Annual Community Hub Plan, weekly timetable and evaluation documents, in line with the Community Hubs Australia guidelines and the Northern Bay College Annual Implementation Plan.
Collaborating with staff at NBC Campuses, Early Childhood Centres and Community Hub Support Coordinator, and Community Partners to deliver co-located and coordinated activities.
Creating opportunities to develop community programs that build the capacity of parents and caregivers to participate in the development and life of the Community Hub and general community.
Being proactive in sourcing, writing grant applications and evaluation reports to attract resources that align with the scope and focus of the school¿s family engagement agenda.
Manage the NBC Community Hub annual expenditure budget.
Develop relevant documentation for the Community Hub such as meeting agendas and minutes, maintaining schedules of activities, data collection, promotional brochures and publicity articles for media, newsletters etc. in a timely and effective manner.
Manage partnership agreements between NBC and local community services.
Continue to pursue own professional growth and leadership development opportunities to ensure high quality service delivery, and support the growth of others through mentoring, team work, onsite training/ modules, professional reading, PD programs and neighbourhood networking.
The Community Hub leader will engage and work collaboratively with families, community members and school/ community agency staff to facilitate their participation in a range of activities that build family confidence, skills and knowledge of child development and parenting. This will involve:
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant Northern Bay College Teams, community members, services, funding agencies and local Early Years networks.
Creating a welcoming environment by working with staff and community members with a focus on CALD communities.
Active family liaison and first point of contact to assist families with enquiries and advocacy of family needs and issues to school improvement team, neighbourhood hub coordinator and relevant local agencies.
Supporting parents to participate in hub, school and community activities and provide positive advocacy for the school within the broader community.
Linking parents to information, programs and services where applicable and assist with referrals as required.
In liaison with College Leadership, organise parent engagement activities, programs and events in response to AIP directions and family needs and interests.
Working in collaboration with the Prep Transition Coordinator & P ¿ 2 Learning Community leader to promote and build capacity within the early years and community-based activities.
Attending and participating in Hub Leader networking and learning and development meetings.
In collaboration with others working towards nurturing a strong staff collective efficacy and climate of high expectations and maintain high team morale through strong interpersonal and communication skills and professional standards.
Additional Responsibilities:
Provide a twice termly report to College/Campus Leadership.
Take on additional responsibilities as designated by the College Leadership.
Qualification:
Qualifications in community services is desirable but not essential
Please include a cover letter with personal details including address, contact details.
Please include the names and contact details of two referees.
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
Relative to the duties and accountabilities, Education Support staff are expected to perform at a level consistent with the performance standards as set below: