Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Glenelg
Reference: 1504535
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, written and digital communication skills.
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Hours of Work:9am-12:30pm Monday - Friday
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
Bundarra Primary School is situated in the seaside town of Portland on Gunditjmara land within the Glenelg Shire in Victoria. With 90 students, we support 5 small classes with 20 dedicated staff in a range of roles. We provide a safe and caring environment for all students, with student wellbeing at the core. Staff are highly trained in the Berry Street Education Model, supporting our school family through a nurturing and equitable approach.
Enthusiastic and professional staff team continually strive to provide the best educational programs for our students; broadening their own education through Professional Development activities and working within Professional Learning Communities. We use High Impact Teaching Strategies to engage students and plan for teaching and learning through various data analysis tasks. A comprehensive curriculum covers all areas of the Victorian Curriculum: The Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Languages Other Than English (LOTE)- Dhauwurd Wurrung, Mathematics, Science, Studies of Society and Environment, Technology.
2020 saw the introduction of the exciting Gunditjmara Culture and Languages in Schools initiative, across 7 Portland area schools, led by Bundarra. This is a partnership between the Department of Education and Training (Victoria) and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (GMTOAC). We explicitly teach local and national Indigenous concepts alongside the Dhauwurd Wurrung language as our LOTE.
Bundarra participates in interschool sporting competitions; Athletics, Cross Country, Aussie football, U13 cricket, netball, Basketball, Swimming, soccer, and golf competitions. For sporting activities, Bundarra Primary School has four ¿houses¿: Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. We offer lunchtime activities for students with an interactive arts centre (with indoor games, gadgets, instruments etc), library, computer lab and lunchtime sports. Each term, we run the Sporting Schools program after school, engaging students in physical activity.
We support individual students and families through formal structures and links with support agencies. Student Support Group (SSG) meetings involving staff, parents, carers and specialists such as physiotherapists, occupations therapists, psychologists, visiting teachers and speech pathologists are held four times a year to formulate individual learning goals based on each student¿s ability, strengths and needs, that form their Individual Education Plans (IEP). Student achievement data is used throughout the year to inform teaching and learning and lesson planning, ensuring students are taught at individual point of need.
Our school Wellbeing Officer provides support with good choices, mindfulness, anti-bullying, friendships and self-management. We develop relationships using restorative practices (students meet in a safe environment/ circle discussing concerns to fix issues and repair relationships). Students are comfortable to share their concerns, which we resolve promptly and professionally. A highly experienced and supportive staff contributes to a whole school team approach to student wellbeing. The Student Representative Council is an excellent forum for students to share their voices throughout the school, with Activities, Environment and Fundraising subgroups actively improving our school. Student Leaders are very active at Bundarra, leading assemblies, special events, ceremonies, and school tours.
Bundarra Primary School- BE YOUR BEST SELF!