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: 1481890
Templestowe Park Primary School was established in 1977 and is ideally situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. The current enrolment is 550 students.
Templestowe Park PS is a thriving and innovative learning community. Every student is provided with the opportunity to achieve their personal best through an exciting learning environment and comprehensive curriculum. Our school wide Positive Education program guides our students to be balanced, optimistic and to be the very best that they can be.
A key feature of Templestowe Park PS is the focus on developing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) capabilities of its students. There is a long history of excellent science teaching and learning programs at the school. This includes the Dr Scott Ayton STEM Discovery program that all students participate in with a specialist STEM teacher in a dedicated STEM room and Outdoor Eco Education Centre (OEEC).
Templestowe Park PS students have achieved outstanding success in State and National Science and Mathematics competitions. This has included State winners in the Science Talent Search and High Distinctions in the Maths Talent Quest.
The school values guide the decisions and behaviours of all members in the Templestowe Park learning community. These values are essential elements of all aspects of school life at Templestowe Park PS. The schools values are:
· Respect - for others and ourselves.
· Responsibility - demonstrating ownership of our actions and words.
· Integrity - always striving to be fair and honest.
· Pride - achieving and celebrating personal and school goals.
· Optimism - focusing on positive experiences and being confident about what the future holds.
Templestowe Park PS provides a comprehensive and stimulating learning environment that focuses on developing student curiosity, knowledge and talents in a range of fields. The teaching of English and Mathematics is supplemented by specialist classes in STEM, Mandarin-Chinese, Sustainability, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education.
Additionally, Templestowe Park also provide camping and swimming programs. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of enrichment, leadership and extension activities including: the Junior School Council (JSC), school choir and musical ensembles, school production, Art Show, interschool sport and lunchtime interest clubs.
The school facilities comprise 24 classrooms, a large hall, a multi-purpose space, a Library Resource Centre, a Visual Arts room, a STEM Discovery room, Sustainability room and a Performing Arts room. The well-developed grounds include synthetic grass surfaces for multiple sports and two ovals that provide extensive space for play and interschool sport use. Shaded play equipment is provided for all year levels as well as an outdoor classroom within the OEEC. The Templestowe Park community prides itself on maintaining and improving these facilities through a cooperative effort.
Parents play a key role in the school, working closely with classroom and specialist teachers to support their children¿s learning both within the school and at home. A class representative scheme facilitates communication and parent involvement within classrooms. Parents are also involved in the more formal structures of School Council, its sub committees and the Parents & Friends Association. The school benefits from the experience and skills of parents and links with the local community.
Templestowe Park Primary School¿s highest priority is the care, safety and wellbeing of all students at our school. Our policies, procedures and strategies are developed to keep students safe from harm, including all forms of abuse in our school environment, on campus, online and in other locations provided by the school. Please see our Child Safe Policy for further details.
Templestowe Park is a thriving learning community where learning is valued and supported by all. The entire community continually strives to be the best that they can be.
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.
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