Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1488915
SCI Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary Current First Aid Training would be an advantage.
SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people Including teachers, school services officers, outside agencies, students and parents In the provision of individual and group support for students with a Wide range of disability including and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth
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.
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
OUR VISION
At Greenvale Primary School we believe that a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment can provide the opportunity for all students to reach their full potential as literate, numerate and curious learners. A focus on effective communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking are essential for our students to become emotionally and socially intelligent, as well as safe and responsible digital citizens.
OUR MISSION
Our school prides itself on promoting success and positive outcomes for all students in both learning and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of learning experiences and challenges which encourage learner agency, engagement and connectedness to the community. The students at Greenvale Primary School have an active voice in the school and contribute proudly and meaningfully to the school community
OUR VALUES
Our school values are the guiding principles and beliefs of the school community. Our school values will guide our students, staff and families to be active and conscientious members within our school community.
Responsibility - Make good decisions
Respect - Treat others how you want to be treated
Learning - Discover and try new things
Resilience - Bounce back when the going gets tough
Honesty ¿ Always tell the truth
Greenvale Primary School offers a broad, rigorous curriculum from Foundation to Year 6 based on the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. The school has high, but achievable learning expectations with student progress being monitored regularly. Data is used to inform teaching practice and offers a wide range of learning experiences and challenges encouraging curiosity, excitement for learning and connectedness to the community. Teachers worked collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to plan consistent, rigorous curriculum using student learning data. Students are also supported through our Tutoring program which has a focus on Reading and Numeracy, as well as our EAL program.
Foundation and Year 1 students participate in the synthetic phonics program - Little Learners Love Literacy. This is an explicit and sequential literacy approach for teaching children to read, write and spell with confidence. SMART Spelling is introduced from Year 2 onwards and is a systematic, explicit, and synthetic approach that builds on the prior learning of the Little Learners Love Literacy program.
The school is committed to keeping abreast of current educational trends. The strategic goals aim at facilitating continuous improvement in student outcomes with a focus on Literacy, Numeracy, Student Wellbeing and Learner Agency. Professional learning is clearly linked to the strategic directions of the school with the intent of enhancing teacher capacity.
Specialist programs offered include Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science and Italian. We celebrate student achievements in these areas through our biennial school Performing Arts Concert and our Arts / Writers¿ Festival, Science Week activities, Italian day celebrations and by providing extensive activities to be involve in many sporting events and activities.
Our school has a well-established 1:1 laptop program for all students in Year 4 to Year 6 with school laptops being available to Year 1 to Year 3 students. Using these as a learning tool has made a significant impact on the learning and teaching.
Our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program is based on School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB) strategies and processes, Zones of Regulation, Stop, Walk, Talk (an anti-bullying strategy) and Respectful Relationships. In 2023, through our extensive implementation of SWPB, we were accredited as a Gold Status school.
In 2025, we will transition from the Program with Students with a Disability (PSD) to the Disability Inclusion program. We aim to provide reasonable adjustments for learning and wellbeing for individual students as required.
To promote leadership opportunities, students are able to be part of the Junior School Council, or be elected as School Captains, Class Captains and House Captains. Our caring atmosphere reinforces our school values and encourages a positive home/school relationship. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in the education of their children.
Responsibilities may include: