Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: 1508585
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
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Warrnambool East Primary is situated on the eastern side of the city of Warrnambool, South West Victoria, 250 kms west of Melbourne. The school is nestled in a picturesque location beside the southern ocean in spacious and inviting gardens and grounds. Warrnambool East Primary School offers a stimulating learning environment and a diverse curriculum to 500 students in Foundation to year 6.
Warrnambool East P.S. is a science specialist school and in a unique partnership with Deakin University Marine Science and Education Faculties and Melbourne Zoo, we are looking beyond the school years with a philosophy of providing education for life. Our student `zookeepers¿ care for the animals housed throughout the school. The school implements the Victorian Curriculum and the curriculum structure is characterized by a school wide, Foundation to 6 inquiry learning program together with a strong emphasis on English and Mathematics learning with precise and explicit teaching at point of need within rich authentic tasks and problems. The Foundation to Year 6 Inquiry Learning Scope and Sequence Curriculum has embraced a Discovery Learning program in the Early years which includes inquiry and student voice. Staff and students utilize technology in a ubiquitous manner and the school is well resourced and further supported by families providing their children with their own ipads. The school has a commitment to Positive Education which underpins all teaching and learning, engagement, wellbeing and interactions with the whole school community and applicants need to be committed to this approach.
The school is organised into learning communities: Prep, Years 1 and 2, Years 3and 4, and Years 5 and 6. Teachers work collaboratively as PLC¿s to plan, implement, moderate and evaluate student learning. The leadership structure across the school consists of Teaching and Learning Leaders in each learning community, along with School Improvement Leaders to implement the Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.
At Warrnambool East Primary School there is a culture of high expectations and no excuses amongst the staff, students and parents. We have an environment that encourages success in student learning and academic results as well as a high standard for student interactions and behaviour. Student engagement and wellbeing is managed in a restorative manner and the school has a long and proud history of positive student management and wellbeing. Warrnambool East Primary School is a lead school for Respectful Relationships and acknowledged for the progress in the Healthy Together Achievement Program. The school has been awarded for their work in wellbeing and engagement.