Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - Wellington
Reference: 1514498
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
Alberton Primary School is a small rural school with a current enrolment of 97 students. The school is situated in the centre of the township of Alberton, six kilometres south of Yarram on the South Gippsland Highway and is approximately 225 km South East of Melbourne. It is set on approximately four acres of land that features an oval, a hard court playing area and a children¿s playground. The school has been completely rebuilt under the auspices of the Building Futures Program. There is also a new Science/Art building and a mod-5 building that is used for Music. The school has provided education to the children of Alberton and surrounding areas for 160 years and is Primary School No. 1 on the Victorian Roll.
Alberton Primary School is a learning community where inspiration, team work and respect support the pursuit of excellence.
As members of this learning community we are working to improve all student outcomes, promote respectful relationships and develop connections to the school.
The values and beliefs we hold guide our relationships and our core work ¿ learning and teaching. They motivate us to improve student outcomes in every area. The values and beliefs that form the framework for our actions are:
- Pride in our school and everything we do
- Empathy for everyone in our school community and beyond
- Effort in everything we do
- Respect for people and property
Our program provides a strong focus on English and Maths and includes specialist teaching and learning in Music, Arts, Science, Technology, H&PE & ICT. All programs are well resourced. The specialist subjects form part of the school¿s rotational approach to learning, ensuring that all teachers have contact with all students during the week.
The school has professional staff members that work to differentiate the learning and engage students at a high level. Staff at Alberton Primary School show a great willingness to improve their professional practise through undertaking regular professional learning. Our school offers a current, motivating and challenging curriculum. The learning takes place in a safe, secure and friendly atmosphere where students, staff and parents work cooperatively to support each other and achieve excellence. Our students are encouraged and taught to become responsible and effective members of their community. They develop the skills and confidence to keep learning independently in a continually evolving society.