Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - Wellington
Reference: 1508213
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.
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
Position: Monday - Friday for 22.5 hours per week. With the potential of more hours for the right candidate.
ADDITIONAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist students with personal care tasks including toileting, in a respectful, safe and dignified manner, in accordance with individual support plans and school policies.
Cowwarr Primary School is situated approximately 186km east of Melbourne and 28km (26mins) North-East of Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley and 38km (30mins) west of Sale in Gippsland and resides in the Wellington Shire district. The town and surrounding area have an approximate population of 400.
Cowwarr Primary School is in the heart of Gippsland ¿The Middle of Everywhere¿, in the small town of Cowwarr. As a small school, we foster a close-knit, family-like atmosphere where students learn, grow, and play together in a supportive and nurturing environment. At Cowwarr, we embrace the belief that "Together Everyone Achieves More."
The school was established in 1877, and it has 21 students currently enrolled for. Our student enrolment fluctuates each year, ranging between 19 and 28 students over the past three years. The teaching team includes a full-time teaching Principal, one full-time teacher, and two part-time teachers who lead specialist and tutoring programs across the school. Our staff is further supported by a part-time Bursar (0.6) and three part-time Integration Aides (ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 FTE).
In mid-2021, a new school building was completed, featuring two classrooms, a general-purpose room, and a gallery equipped with modern technology to enhance our existing outdoor learning space and fully equipped kitchen (Cowfé). The school grounds include a spacious playground, sandpit, cubby house, vegetable garden, hot house, and a variety of fruit trees.
Students at Cowwarr Primary School have access to weekly specialist programs in the Arts, STEM, and Physical Education. As part of the Sale Rural Cluster, our students benefit from collaborative opportunities, including participation in the MARC Van program and involvement in various sporting, social, and educational activities with other schools in the cluster throughout the year.
At Cowwarr, we view education as a collaborative partnership between the school, students, and families. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, safe, and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to develop their agency, voice, and self-esteem. Our goal is to ensure that each student:
We believe that positive, quality relationships are essential to the success of our students. These relationships built with students, their families, and the broader community help create learning environments where self-worth, confidence, independence, cooperation, and connectedness can flourish. The core values that guide the actions and behaviours of the Cowwarr School community are:
Cowwarr Primary School is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students are empowered to reach their full potential. Trust, respect, and valuing others are fundamental beliefs that underpin our educational philosophy.
Our students develop a strong sense of belonging to the Cowwarr Team, where they are motivated to embrace learning, achieve personal excellence, and develop holistically, socially, emotionally, and physically. We are committed to delivering high-quality education through consistent teaching practices across the school.
The success of Cowwarr Primary School is the result of a collective effort involving staff, students, parents, and the community. Together, we strive to create an inclusive, caring, and intellectually stimulating environment where all students can thrive. At Cowwarr, we are a TEAM, and Together Everyone Achieves More.