Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1483180
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.
This role is Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm
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
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.
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is committed to providing high quality education and an environment for learning where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential intellectually, socially, and personally.
The Bimbadeen Heights Primary School vision describes the aspirations of our school community and is to provide quality education that establishes the foundation for successful life-long learning.
Our core values reflect the belief that an effective school is one that embeds student safety and wellbeing throughout all school practices. The focus on developing positive, supportive relationships between all members of the school community is a key component in our teaching of these values. Our school values are:
These core values are supported by the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework, the Respectful Relationships program, and the Berry Street Education Model.
We encourage and enjoy family participation in all aspects of school life to foster a positive partnership in learning. The excellence of our reputation is built largely on the quality of the relationships we have built between all stakeholders and our warm and welcoming atmosphere is often commented on.
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is located in the suburb of Mooroolbark, within the North-Eastern Victoria Region, Outer Eastern Melbourne Area. The school shares close links with neighbouring primary and secondary schools within the Lilydale District Network.
In 2025, the school has an enrolment of 542 students with 40 students classified as EAL (English as an Additional Language), 66 students identified as socially disadvantaged and 5 students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. The school is structured in single year level classes.
We have a strong inclusion program with a Leading Teacher of Disability Inclusion who provides support for school staff, students, and families, with 22 students supported under the Program for Students with Disabilities or a Disability Inclusion Profile.
The school¿s overall socio-economic profile reflects a Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index of 0.3002 places the school in the `low-medium¿ range for overall socio-economic profile. The school¿s overall socio-economic profile shows an increasing trend over the past 5 years, with overall lower levels of social-economic disadvantage.
The school facilities include 16 permanent and 10 portable classrooms, an Art room, Chinese Language room, Performing Arts room, two instrumental music rooms, a canteen and library. The school¿s hall is used during school hours for assemblies, incursions and specialist physical education classes and outside hours for local sporting groups and associations through established school council hire agreements. An accredited out of school hours care program operates from a large additional portable building. The school grounds include multiple surfaced playing areas as well as a large, grassed oval, running track and three playgrounds for student recreational and sporting activities.
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School is a dynamic learning environment where teachers work in teams, to deliver a guaranteed and viable curriculum utilising evidence-based best practices to ensure every student¿s individual learning needs are met. We maximise the learning potential of students through a data informed, differentiated approach to teaching and learning and the addition of extension, support, and a range of extra-curricular programs, catering for the full range of individual differences. The school curriculum reflects the Victorian Curriculum framework, with specialist programs offered in Performing Arts, Physical Education, Visual Art, Languages (Chinese Mandarin) and classroom programs in the Library and Digital Technologies spaces. Programs are enhanced through the delivery of a wide range of enrichment programs including opportunities for students to participate in student excellence programs and develop leadership skills.
Our school is committed to meeting the current and future needs of our students by developing knowledge, skills, and resilience to be successful global citizens. Information technology is well-resourced and incorporated across the curriculum to help broaden and deepen student learning. Our school provides safe, orderly, and structured learning environments for our students where we cater for the different learning styles and needs of each child.
In 2025, our school staffing profile comprises 42 teachers, including part-time and full-time classroom and specialist teachers, two intervention teachers, one Leading Teacher of Disability Inclusion, one Leading Teacher of Mental Health and Wellbeing, three Learning Specialists, and a Principal and two Assistant Principals. Educational Support Staff members including a Business Manager, two administration staff, a First Aid Officer, a school counsellor, one maintenance person, one teacher support staff member, and fourteen integration aides.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Bree King, Disability Inclusion Leading Teacher, or Sabrina George, Assistant Principal, on 9726 9989 to discuss our school in further detail.