Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1515805
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
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.
Clarinda Primary School, with a population of 323, is situated in a neatly maintained residential suburb, near to several large parks and golf courses. Clarinda is located within the city of Kingston, to the southeast of Melbourne.
The school community is continually working to maintain and develop the school¿s buildings and grounds to provide a safe and stimulating environments for all students.
Notable features of our school are a modern well-equipped library, a multi-purpose hall, a large art/craft room, music room and STEM equipment.
The school site is large with both active and passive areas for student and community use.
The well-maintained grounds include two large, grassed playing fields, extensive shade areas, sand play, seating and gardens, vegetable garden/chicken coop, netball and basketball courts, three modern adventure playgrounds designed specifically to cater for junior and senior students and a Gaga pit.
The staff at Clarinda, supported by the School Council, have established an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness towards all members of the school community and visitors to the school. With students from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and in many cases speaking a Language other than English at home, our school has embraced multiculturalism, inclusion and equality.
Our School Vision is:
`We promote an engaging, inclusive and supportive education that empowers students to become lifelong learners.¿
In order that our students may participate confidently and positively to our ever-changing society,
our school promotes the values of: Care Achieve Respect Excel
Our school expects that students will learn in a caring supportive environment which fosters the development of: Self-esteem and Resilience ~ Social Skills ~ Responsibility, Self-Reliance and Leadership ~ Co-operation
The school prescribes a seven-year sequential comprehensive curriculum in each of English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, Humanities and Language (Greek)
with specialist programs operating in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths), Art, Library, Languages (Greek), Music, Physical Education and Literacy Intervention (Mini Lit Program).
Networked multimedia laptops, interactive televisions and iPads¿ are available in every classroom and support curriculum programs.
Individual programs operate within the school curriculum to meet the requirements of students needing reasonable adjustments to their learning.
In addition, a wide range of special programs operate to address the specific needs of our student population:
School Concert, Student Choir, Social Skills, Life Education, a Buddy System, Junior School Council, Library Club, Perceptual Motor Program (PMP), Inter/Intra School Sport, Camps, Swimming and Before and After School Care.
We also provide innovative pre-prep transition program for 4-year-olds (Stepping Up).
Parents (with a Working with Children Check) participate in many facets of school organisation, contribute to policy development and play an active role in the support of curriculum and maintenance programs.