Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1489906
How would you like to be a part of a vibrant, enthusiastic and committed team?
Does working in an environment,
where the values of respect, trust and care are demonstrated on a daily basis, appeal to you?
A community where ongoing support and growth involves,
· weekly professional learning in a supportive environment focused on building your capacity as an inclusive educator
· an opportunity to learn collaboratively with your peers in dynamic and flexible learning spaces.
· building your capacity in universally designing learning programs to meet the needs of our diverse learners
· using the science of Learning to drive the development, documentation and enactment of our curriculum and pedagogies
If the answer is, yes then please read on.
Keelonith Primary School, is a Supported Inclusion School that opened in Jan 2021. KPS has the motto 'Learning Without Limits', we learn within universally designed school facilities located in a growing residential area in the suburb of Greenvale.
The school is located on the corner of Blossom Drive and Greenvale Gardens Boulevard, Greenvale. Our current enrolment sits at approx 350 students.
KPS is a school that focusses on providing an environment which is designed for every learner to have every opportunity to lead a successful and fulfilling life.
At KPS everyone is valued and celebrated and has the right to learn, excel and find joy in a safe, accessible and stimulating learning environment in which passion is sparked through authentic experiences, nature, play, and inquiry.
The school values of:
Compassion- care, kindness, empathy
Honesty- be true to self and others, trust
Equity- each learner has what they need to learn, excel and find joy
Encouragement- work together to support and cheer on our peers
Respect- self, others, the environment and learning, flag that we CHEER for everyone in our community to be the best they can be in all areas of their life.
If you believe you can make a positive contribution to the learning of our community and the following statements are at the core of you as an educator.
· I believe in the potential of all children to succeed.
· I am able to develop positive relationships that foster growth with all individuals.
· I am able to work well as part of a team and lead my peers.
· I demonstrate the values of respect, trust and care.
Then we would love for you to apply for this role.
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.
Mon 8:45am - 3:45pm
Tue 8:45am - 4:00pm
Wed 8:45am - 3:45pm
Thu 8:45am - 3:45pm
Fri 8:45am - 3:45pm
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
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.