Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1501547
Wallarano Primary School is a large multicultural primary school situated in Noble Park. The school serves a culturally rich community of 611 students, with over 40 nationalities represented. Among these, 69% are from non-English speaking backgrounds, speaking 45 different languages, with 1% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. The school's socio-economic band value is High, with 29% of families receiving the Camps, Sports, and Excursions Fund.
The school's vision is to 'Teach, Transform, Inspire, and Nurture!'. This vision fosters a culture of reflective practice, ambition, and achievement through a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Wallarano is committed to providing a rich, relevant curriculum that promotes lifelong learning, local and global citizenship, and equips students with the attributes necessary to thrive in the future. Digital technology is a fundamental component of Wallarano's teaching and learning approach, where state-of-the-art technology and professional learning equip teachers with transformative skills and develop students who are innovative and confident in an ever-changing digital world. The school's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) focus includes podcasting, robotics, coding, virtual reality, design thinking, and inquiry - skills deemed essential for the future.
The school values - Respect, Learning, Teamwork, and Honesty - are embedded into the learning design at Wallarano Primary School. Each value is explicitly taught to all students, defining what they mean and what behaviours demonstrate them.
Over the years, the school community has developed special-purpose facilities to enhance the teaching and learning program and the options available for children. These include Information & Communications Technology, Digital Technologies; Wallarano Reading Advancement Program; Maths/Literacy Assistance; Hall/Gymnasium with stage; Visual Arts room; Performing Arts room; STEM room, and a multi-sensory room. The `Before and After School Care' program is operated on-site by OSH Club, a registered care provider.
The school currently has three Principal Class Officers, 52 teachers (37 EFT), one full-time child psychologist/Student Well-being Officer, four Administration Staff, and 35 Education Support employees (including 2 multicultural aides and 2 ICT Technicians). The school has a large integration program with 43 funded students. Inclusion and equity are prioritised. The school's SFOE is 0.5343.
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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