Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Towong
Reference: 1505514
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.
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
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.
Bethanga Primary is a small rural school of 34 students (established in 1877) set in a beautiful valley half an hour from Albury Wodonga. We provide all students from Bethanga, Bellbridge and beyond with an inspiring and responsive education to promote thinking and encourage curiosity. We nurture individual talents and needs in our setting underpinned by high expectations, quality opportunities and caring personalised attention in order for our children to reach their full academic and social potential.
Rapport is a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other¿s feelings or ideas and communicate well. At Bethanga Primary School, we use the acronym `RAPPORT¿ to remind us of our values: Respect, Acceptance, Persistence, Pride, Optimism, Resilience and Truth. These values underpin our safe and caring school community.
We provide a welcoming atmosphere characterised by well-managed systems and processes focused on student achievement and wellbeing. Small classes allow us to focus on the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy as well as develop diverse skills through the exploration of rich tasks across F-6. Our curriculum program includes art (fortnightly) and Auslan (weekly) delivered by specialised teachers as well as sport and STEM sessions.
At Bethanga Primary School, we value Emotional Intelligence as an explicitly taught aspect of the curriculum. Having a deep understanding of EQ concepts ensures that students have the skills to build a safe school environment and embrace the ups and downs of life and learning. Being emotionally intelligent has the greatest impact on academic outcomes.
A wide range of ICT equipment is utilised to support our students in their learning by embedding the equipment into programs across all curriculum areas. The strong teaching capacity of our staff enables us to provide excellent teaching and learning experiences across the Victorian Curriculum.
Through environmentally conscious programs our school is reducing its environmental impact by collection of rainwater for all water usage; use of solar panels for electricity production and a strong commitment to the values of reduce, reuse and recycle.
Our school is part of the Upper Murray Small School Cluster and the wider Tallangatta/Corryong Cluster. As part of this, our students join together throughout the year for excursions, camps and cultural experiences to further enhance learning. Professional Development of staff is enhanced through this cluster model as well.