Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1496323
COBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Address: Richard Road, Melton South
Telephone: (03) 9971 2900
Email Address: [email protected]
Contact Person: Ms Karen Wood
School Hours: 8:50am to 3:15pm
School profile: Learn to Live
Join Coburn Primary School ¿ A Place Where Students and Staff Thrive
At Coburn Primary School, we believe that wellbeing is the foundation for achievement. Our staff work together in a caring, collaborative environment where every child¿s social, emotional and academic growth is nurtured.
Set in an established garden setting in Melton South, beside the Blackwood Reserve, Coburn offers a calm environment for 586 students. Our wellbeing hub, the `World of Wonder¿, SWPBS focus, breakfast club, emotional learning plans and restorative practices we ensure students feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
When our students are Happy, Relaxed and Engaged the outcomes follow.
We are exceptionally well resourced with our outdoor play spaces across the school, a STEM and Performing Arts hub, wet and dry Art rooms, a modern Gymnasium and a newly built dedicated wellbeing hub for allied health services that support the school and families.
With one-to-one iPads, our specialist programs consists of STEM, Arts, Physical Education and Auslan. We also adopt strong instructional coaching across curriculum portfolios. We are a school that invests in both staff and student growth. Our Professional Learning Communities use data and evidence based practice to drive excellence across all areas.
Our values - Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Excellence - shape a culture of kindness and high expectations from all stakeholders. If you want to be part of a team where the new principal has a glass half full attitude, has been awarded GOLD in SWPBS for the past 4 year and ensures that she puts people before programs and wellbeing at the heart of learning, Coburn is the place for you!
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.
Parttime hours of Monday to Friday 8.50am ¿ 3.15pm, 29.5hrs per week
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.