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: 1489684
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
Belgrave South Primary School is located in the Dandenong Ranges, 37 km east of Melbourne. The area enjoys the benefits of living on the rural fringe of the suburbs, yet near main arterials and the rail network. Environmental planning restrictions limit the areas for future residential development in the area. The location of the school in the centre of the township helps the school maintain a very high profile with all local residents. The majority of the students live within walking distance of the school; however some students travel from surrounding areas such as Kallista, Cockatoo, Selby and Ferntree Gully.
The student population of 376 students will be catered for in sixteen classroom groups with enhancement from specialist programs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education and LOTE Japanese is offered at all levels of the school.
Explicit teaching with differentiated learning opportunities are expected practices at Belgrave South Primary. Curriculum planning and implementation is critical at all levels. Teachers constantly endeavour to incorporate a range of teaching strategies and activities to cater for the diversity of student learning styles and needs. The school has a well developed program to support students who have a disability or impairment.
Literacy and Numeracy programs are the foundations for curriculum development and implementation, with the support of trained personnel. The School Wide Positive Behaviours program provides the basis of our student wellbeing programs and our students are supported by our Chaplain.
The school provides a wide range of activities to enrich and support the curriculum at all levels. Camps, excursions, school visits, sporting events, school wide swimming, arts, production, and instrumental groups are examples of opportunities offered to students to broaden their learning, and encourage their involvement in the school community.
A major building refurbishment was completed in 2011 providing 6 new learning areas with central shared space. The school¿s technology network enables students and staff access to process information from both local and global sources. The addition of Smartboards and School iPads into Grade 5 & 6 , and a Computer Lab that all grades access has enriched learning across the school.
Strong links have been established with local pre-schools. A six week transition program conducted by the school has been used as a model throughout the state. The teachers of students in Years 5 and 6 work closely with local secondary colleges to pave the way for a smooth transition, for their students, into the next phase of education.
Parents and community members are active within the school, through formal avenues such as School Council and Parent Association and in classroom support and extension programs. The school is actively involved in the `Kids Hope¿ mentoring program, involving members of the local community, and encourages the use of local experts at all levels of the school curriculum.