Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1487498
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.
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
Macarthur Street Primary School is a School located in Soldiers Hill in the centre of Ballarat. The current enrolment in 2025 of 83 students. We have a straight Foundation, Grade 1, Grade 2 classroom and 2 composite classrooms for Grades 3 - 6.
An imposing 147 year old bluestone and red brick building, slightly to the north of Ballarat's Central Business District, houses four well appointed general purpose classroom environments. Each spacious, climate controlled classroom features formal and shared learning areas, flexible furniture options, a selection of wireless technology, a small kitchen area, and a breadth of rich learning and teaching resources. In addition to the general purpose classrooms Macarthur Street Primary School has its own Languages Room (Auslan), Stem Room, Art Room, Library and Teaching Kitchen. Our curriculum is fully aligned with the Victorian Curriculum with support and teaching staff pursuing professional learning opportunities to build their capacities. Complementing the buildings on our one-hectare site are generous and well maintained grounds featuring a large undercover area, brand new basketball court, playgrounds and a large grassed area.
Our students come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds with SFO and SFOE indices comparable to state means. Our students are focussed on our guiding values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility and fully participate in Primary Prevention Programs that support these values. Our students enjoy a rich array of learning experiences achieving comparable standards and growth to similar schools.
At Macarthur Street Primary School, we aim to empower every student to realise their full potential within a nurturing and purpose-driven educational setting. Guided by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, we maintain unwaveringly high standards for all staff and students while fostering an atmosphere of compassion and inclusion.
We believe in and promote our school as being a great place to teach and learn.