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: 1487433
Tinternvale Primary School is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, bordering the suburbs of Ringwood East, Bayswater North and Croydon South. Currently the enrolment is 334 students. The school is located on a spacious tiered site with natural vegetation a feature of the grounds. There are 17 permanent classrooms, a stand-alone Visual Arts room and Library. A full-sized Gym also houses a Performing Arts facility and a Science room. Our Prep area includes an open learning space which can also be used as separate classrooms and a purpose-built outdoor learning area. The main Administration building is in the same building as our Level 5/6 area, which consists of an open learning space with four classrooms. The Before and After Care facility (run by TheirCare) occupies its own building within the school grounds and is well used. Our extensive grounds include a variety of areas for both play and relaxation. We have three separate adventure playground areas that are covered by shade sails, a covered sandpit, an outdoor basketball/netball court and an oval that has tiered seating for viewing, covered by a shade sail. A Sensory Garden was created with the assistance of students from Bayswater Secondary College. Last year saw the creation of a riverbed, with working water pump and a yarning circle.
Our staff team contains a range of expertise and they are all dedicated and committed to developing a learning community, that maximises the overall educational needs of our students. The multi-cultural nature of our school is an asset, enriching the educational experiences of all students. Student wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do, guiding us towards improved teaching and learning for all students and teachers, using current research, DET best practice and via the creative and innovative use of ICT. Staff plan together in teams and data drives planning. This continued implementation of our whole school documented curriculum in Reading, Writing and Numeracy enables explicit, differentiated instruction. Our aim is to provide a teaching and learning program of the highest quality, which continues to evolve as new educational issues challenge us.
Our Annual Implementation Plan is implemented through the School Improvement Team, Professional Learning Communities and the PDP process. We welcome preservice teachers and view their inclusion in our school as a vital part of our learning.
At Tinternvale PS, we have high expectations of our students, both behaviourally and academically. We expect staff and students to uphold respectful behaviours at all times and for staff to work with students to ensure they behave appropriately. Student wellbeing is an important focus. All staff and students have been trained in URstrong - Friendology and use the Be You program. A positive approach to student management and the development of positive relationships within our school community are a critical part of our ethos. Our school values are Kindness, Honesty and Inclusion. Our staff are responsible for providing a child safe environment in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Under the Child Safe Standards and Guidelines, information may be collected from any applicant in order to establish their suitability for child-connected work. The DET Values of Leadership, Human Rights, Respect, Accountability, Impartiality, Integrity and Responsiveness drive our daily work and relationships within the School Community.
We currently have specialists in Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Science. Our LOTE is Auslan and this is taught be class teachers. Students are able to receive tuition in musical instruments such as keyboard, drums, guitar and voice. All students have the opportunity to participate in the intensive swimming program from Prep - 6, incursions and excursions related to inquiry topics and camp programs in the older classes. We provide many and varied opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills, both formal and informal. We also run a number of programs aimed at further developing students¿ social skills and work habits.
We have an active School Council and the numbers of parents involved in our subcommittees, school programs and activities is high. We highly value parent involvement in our 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.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
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.