Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - West Wimmera
Reference: 1493338
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.
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
Welcome to Apsley Primary School. Apsley Primary School aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment that will prepare students to thrive in a changing world by developing their social, emotional and academic capabilities and skills. Our focus is working with students to develop the necessary skills to become self-motivated, reflective learners, who have the ability to take responsibility for and monitor their own learning. Learning is seen as a lifelong process, and is valued and celebrated by parents, staff, students and the wider community. VALUES: As a community of learners, we value above all else: CO-OPERATION: Working positively together for the benefit of everyone ENTHUSIASM: Striving to do our best HONESTY: Always being truthful in words and actions RESPONSIBILITY: For our learning, behaviour and property RESPECT: Caring for ourselves, others & our environment. CONTEXT: Apsley Primary School currently has 25 Prep to Year 6 students enrolled,and is situated near the South Australian Border in the West Wimmera region of Victoria. The school has a history dating back to the 1870¿s but has been on its current site, just south of the township, since 1965. It is a well-resourced school set in spacious, well-kept grounds. The students are from surrounding farming districts of Apsley and from the township itself. Children from the outer lying areas are transported to and from school daily by one of two school buses. Facilities for information technology provide valuable support to our programs in the key learning areas. We have a commitment to maintain a strong focus on numeracy and literacy skills in our curriculum. Literacy and Numeracy will remain a focus during this Strategic Plan period. Our school has a well- balanced list of support programs in swimming, outdoor education, cultural and sporting opportunities and visiting personnel. A very active Junior School Council is also established. The School Council and Staff at Apsley continually monitor and assess the needs of the school, and provide the leadership that readily allows for change and improvement. Apsley Primary School is also a child safe school and has zero tolerance to bullying.