Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1482902
This position is advertised for 30 hours per week across five days.
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
Strathmore Primary School is an inclusive learning community whose members are on an
ascending trajectory as lifelong learners and valued members of society. We exhibit the values of
Character, Inspiration, Connection and Endeavour and experience these qualities in our learning
and interactions. We continually grow as lifelong learners with a sense of voice and agency to
achieve goals in our learning and personal development. We have high expectations as we
engage with a stimulating and challenging curriculum that enables the development of high-level
thinking, independence, resilience, responsibility, interpersonal understanding, care, trust and
respect. Strathmore Primary School's values are Character, Inspiration, Connection and
Endeavour.
Character - we act respectfully and support each other to develop effective personal
characteristics and we appreciate the aspects of each individual that give them unique
personality.
Inspiration - we engage enthusiastically with learning, and we challenge each other to
think deeply and to be insightful, reflective and creative in our learning.
Connection - we connect with our learning, with each other, with our school community
and with our world in ways that are inclusive, purposeful and thoughtful.
Endeavour - we use initiative in our thinking and actions along with a sense of adventure
and commitment to lifelong learning.
Our school values apply to all community members in relation to how we expect ourselves to act
and interact and the experience that we will all have at Strathmore Primary School. Strathmore
Primary School is located in the north-west suburbs in the Moonee Valley network. The school
has approximately 300 student enrolments in 2025, with a standalone Foundation year level,
followed by composite year levels in Year 1/2, Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. There are four specialists
subjects, being Visual Art, Italian Language, Music and Physical Education. The school has 16.0
FTE Teacher Class employees (which includes two Learning Specialists), 4.7 FTE Education
Support class employees, two Assistant Principals and one Principal.
Please include a written response to the selection criteria in your application.
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.