Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1485819
Our motto is Innovate, Engage, Excel and our aim is to engage our community through valuing Respect, Responsibility and Kindness.
The school prides itself on its culture of learning with staff working in cooperative Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) and engaging in weekly professional learning opportunities.
A strong focus on individualised student learning is at the core of our work with each student setting goals in Literacy, Numeracy and personal growth, a feature.
We believe that students have the greatest chance of reaching their potential if there is collaboration between students, staff and families. This cooperative approach is what makes our school an active and vibrant "learning community". We want our families to be partners in learning and we promote this through Student Led Conferences, open days, family events, assemblies, formal and informal meetings, student support groups and regular learning opportunities being provided for families in classroom support, child development and networking.
An active School Council and a Parents' and Friends Association are integral to the success of the school.
Our School Vision:
We are a safe and inclusive school where all students are curious, engaged and challenged to always do their best. Together we nurture positive relationships, student voice and a lifelong love of learning
School Values
Values are shared beliefs about how we work together. They influence our choices and provide a framework to guide our intentions, actions and decisions in the workplace and in the communities in which we operate. The following three core values we believe will lay the foundation for our future success.
- Respect - Treat everyone with equal consideration. Be accepting of others and their differences.
- Responsibility - Be accountable for your actions. Contribute positively to the school and wider community.
- Kindness - The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Being kind often requires courage and strength.
School Focus
Student Achievement: If teachers and students have high expectations and practice excellence is built through feedback, coaching and learning in collaborative teams, student learning growth and outcomes will improve.
Student Engagement: If students have an authentic voice in their own learning, and school processes and practices encourage them to plan their own pathways, then learning confidence and high aspirations for their futures will be built.
Student Wellbeing: If preventative programs and social and emotional learning is integrated in learning, together with wellbeing support for students and families, health and wellbeing will be fostered.
Our key focus areas will continue to revolve around excellence in teaching and learning and the implementation of curiosity and powerful learning through a strong authentic student voice, agency and leadership.
To support our Vision Statement and Values we promote a curriculum that provides a positive and cooperative learning environment in where students are supported to achieve their potential.
The curriculum is planned and delivered based on the Victorian Curriculum by teams of teachers using an integrated framework incorporating all key learning areas. At all levels, a variety of teaching and learning strategies are in place to develop effective literacy and numeracy skills.
Further to the student centred focus of the school, we have a strong and established student leadership program through House Captains, SHINE Captains, School Captains, Life Skill Captains and a Student Representative Council made up of students in Years 3-6. Students have increased opportunities to have voice and agency over their own learning.
The school has an extensive information and communication technology network with computers, laptops and mobile digital devices deployed across the school. We have a BYOD program from Years 3-6.
Grounds development has been a priority for the school community, and includes the addition of sensory stations, a cubby, an immersed library, and the participation in a wide range of environmental projects.
To complement the curriculum areas, many enrichment programs are provided including: Bicycle Education, Lunchtime Activities, Interschool Sport, House Sport, Camping/Excursions and Life Education.
The school actively promotes the health and well-being of the total school community, exemplified by our whole school SHINE program, Fitness program, Buddies, Healthy Relationships, Personal Development, Anti- Bullying, Sun Smart, Staff Health and Well-being, Health and Human Relations and Out of School Hours Care.
We were recently the recipient of the 2022 Victorian Education Excellence Award Outstanding Inclusive Education as we have a truly embedded inclusive framework catering for the needs of the large population of students with additional needs at the school.
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