Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1517231
Wirrigirri Primary School recently opened it's doors in 2025, catering to the educational needs of the growing local population in the City of Whittlesea, located in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne. Situated at 110 Saltlake Boulevard, Wollert, VIC 3750.
Why Join Our School:
- Be a part of a pioneering team dedicated to excellence in education.
- Engage in continuous professional development and collaborative teaching and learning.
- Work in a supportive and dynamic environment that values your expertise and creativity.
- Flexible time-fractions are negotiable for the right candidates.
Our core values of respect, curiosity, and collaboration are integral to our culture of excellence, inclusivity and innovation. At Wirrigirri Primary School, we strive to uphold the highest standards in education, fostering a culture of creativity and forward-thinking. We are dedicated to preparing our students not just for academic success but also as well-rounded individuals who are ready to make meaningful contributions to society.
What this means for our staff:
Inclusivity
- Creating an environment where every staff member feels valued, respected, safe and supported.
- Embracing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognising that diversity enriches our school community and contributes to our collective strength.
- Treating staff with respect and equity, ensuring each individual has a voice.
- Providing opportunities for professional growth and development, promoting a culture of collaboration, and supporting work-life balance.
Excellence
- Striving for the highest standards in teaching, learning, and professional practice.
- Encouraging continuous improvement and the pursuit of professional development opportunities.
- Collaborating to achieve the best outcomes for our students.
- Recognising staff as valued professionals, acknowledging their dedication and hard work.
- Providing ongoing support, resources, and professional development.
- Celebrating achievements and creating an environment where staff can thrive, fostering pride in their contributions to our school community.
Innovation
- Fostering a culture of creativity and forward-thinking providing freedom and support to innovate.
- Encouraging staff to explore new ideas and experiment with innovative teaching methods aligned to our philosophy.
- Continuously seeking ways to enhance the learning experience for our students.
- Investing in professional development and access to the latest educational technologies and resources, ensuring staff have the tools needed to lead in an ever-evolving educational landscape.
Our educational philosophy is based on the belief that learning thrives in social, collaborative environments where students and teachers engage in meaningful dialogue and experiences. This strategy enhances academic skills and nurtures interpersonal relationships and social awareness.
Our pedagogical approach combines engaging problem-based, investigative, cooperative, and social learning experiences with explicit teaching to equip students with essential skills and knowledge. Our curriculum is enriched with opportunities for students to develop agency, critical thinking and social skills, and it leverages a variety of technology to enhance educational outcomes.
We place emphasis on building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy through a variety of teaching and learning experiences. This ensures that all students develop essential skills that serve as the basis for all other learning, enhancing their ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
As we prepare to open this state-of-the-art educational facility, we are looking to recruit highly skilled education practitioners to join our dynamic and innovative team. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in the educational development of one of Melbourne's rapidly growing communities, ensuring a high standard of education and nurturing a vibrant school culture from its very inception.
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.
8:45am - 3:15pm (30 minute lunch break) *Work days negotiable*
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