Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Glenelg
Reference: 1530984
Portland Secondary College has an enrolment of approximately 530 students and is located in South West Victoria. As the main centre in the Glenelg Shire, the College is committed to broadening student aspirations. Its vision is to create a student-centred learning community that offers diverse and engaging pathways for 21st-century learning.
The College values Respect, Success, Resilience, and Creativity, and recognises the diverse needs of its students, including those pursuing academic and leadership goals, as well as those requiring additional learning or wellbeing support. A strong focus on wellbeing, supported by comprehensive transition, mentoring, and Restorative Practices programs, ensures all students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalised learning opportunities.
In addition to the main campus, the College operates a satellite campus and a Re-Engagement Program for students aged 12 to 18.
The College¿s mission is to develop creative, articulate, respectful, and resourceful young people who can contribute positively to the global community. It strives to deliver broad, flexible, and inclusive educational pathways within a supportive and high-performing environment. This is underpinned by a rigorous academic program and enriched through specialist opportunities in sport, performing arts, debating, public speaking, student leadership, music, and the arts.
Further information is available at, www.portlandsc.vic.edu.au.
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.
Join our Disability Inclusion Support Team within a dynamic secondary school environment and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Our team is committed to supporting students to engage, achieve and thrive through a range of targeted programs, including Learning Support, Nurture, and Hands on Learning. We welcome applications from enthusiastic and dedicated individuals, particularly those who bring a diverse range of skills, strengths and perspectives that can enhance and support our programs. If you are passionate about inclusion, student wellbeing, and supporting adolescents through their learning journey, we encourage you to apply. For further information about this opportunity, please email [email protected].
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.
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
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.