Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1481502
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 is Monday to Friday 5 days per week 9.00am to 1.30pm
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
SCHOOL PROFILE
THE VISION OF WANTIRNA SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wantirna South Primary School has served its community faithfully since 1940. We are a proud school that enjoys sharing and celebrating its successes and achievements. We strive to maintain the highest academic standards and encourage participation in a wide variety of cultural and sporting activities. The staff promotes acceptance of individual voices and encourages students to exhibit pride in the school and themselves accepting ownership and responsibility for behaviour and learning. Wantirna South prides itself on the positive relationships it has with all members of the school and the wider community. We actively prepare students for each successive stage of their education and establish in them a positive foundation for life¿s future challenges. Wantirna South Primary School¿s motto and guiding principle is Learn For Life, a goal that our whole school community aspires to meet. Our vision is to further promote these ideals of effective schooling and to ensure every child has the knowledge and qualities that will encourage success in their future life.
THE VALUES OF WANTIRNA SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
These values form the basis for attitudes and action of the whole school community.
Care - for self and others.
Respect - accepting differences and consideration for all.
Responsibility - showing co-operation, trust and dependability.
Inclusion - team work and including others.
Honesty - being honest and fair.
LEARNER QUALITIES
Our Learner Qualities engage learners to understand and embrace our motto to ¿Learn for Life¿. Our Learner Qualities are:
Collaborate: an ability to actively contribute when working with peers and respectfully contribute to benefit the learning for all.
Be Self Aware: an ability to recognise feelings, strengths and challenges and understand how this can help with learning, while understanding the impact on oneself and others.
Persist: an ability to show resilience and have a positive attitude towards learning, which helps to develop a Growth Mindset.
Reflect: an ability to look back on the things learnt and self-assess to consider current learning and identify future learning goals.
Think Critically and Creatively: an ability to analyse information to problem solve and discover possibilities through coming up with new ideas and making new links in learning.
Make Connections enables application and transfer to prior knowledge to help understand new ideas, problems and new situations.
1.3 THE CONTEXT OF WANTIRNA SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wantirna South Primary School, situated in the City of Knox has, for more than sixty years, successfully served its community. Over recent years, the enrolment of the school has remained stable at around 320 students. It is anticipated that the school population will remain stable and grow over the next three years. Wantirna South Primary School is fully committed to the welfare and educational progress of every student. The excellent learning and social environment established at the school are the result of teachers, leadership team and community working harmoniously together to ensure every student enjoys a stimulating and educationally fulfilling school-life.
The school is set in attractive and spacious grounds that feature a large, grassed playing field, basketball/netball courts, junior and senior playgrounds, rebound walls, handball courts, shaded and passive recreation areas along with with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. Buildings include two main classroom blocks, a well-equipped, computerised library, a canteen and the `Buzz Café¿ attached to the school's multi-purpose hall/gymnasium and an arts/music complex.
The staff keeps up to date with pedagogical and technological methods through Professional development. They blend traditional methods of teaching with modern approaches. Specialist teachers provide programs for students in The Arts, Physical Education, Indonesian, Music, Drama, Choir, Junior and Senior Rock Bands and cooking in the Buzz Café.
In addition, enrichment programs are provided through activities such as swimming, tennis coaching, camping, excursions, visiting artists, bike education, inter-school sports, and perceptual motor programs. Further important learning opportunities are available through choir, school production, recorder and instrumental music tuition, Junior School Council, Youth Leadership Program, Life Education and Family Life.
In recognition of special achievements the school presents the following:
- Aussie of the Month awards
- Artist of the Month awards
- Sportsperson of the Month award
- Weekly awards acknowledging classroom achievements
- Graduation ceremony for year six pupils
- Sports Graduate award for year six pupils
- Aston Shield for the Anita Spence Citizenship Award to a Year 6 pupil
- Public Speaking Graduation
- Student Leadership Program, for example, school and house captaincy, choir captains, Junior School Council.
Wantirna South is an established school with excellent facilities. The school's reputation is highly regarded by parents and the wider community. School Council, staff and leadership team are dedicated to the school's progress and success. The school is totally committed to optimizing every child¿s academic, social, physical and moral development and believes that this goal is best met when parents, their children and school staff work closely and co-operatively together. Our past is a proud one, our future full of enthusiasm, and we share the hope that our students will leave Wantirna South well equipped to meet life¿s challenges.
Please visit our website at www.wantirnasouthps.vic.edu.au for further information about our school and its programs.