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: 1523291
SCHOOL PROFILE
Greenhills Primary School, established in 1962, is situated in a quiet residential location between the north-eastern Melbourne suburbs of Greensborough and Diamond Creek, within the municipality of Nillumbik. The location of the school, on a well maintained grassed and treed site provides a geographic and social centre for the community. The current school enrolment is 475 students. It's a great place to be!
The school has undergone a series of major works providing our community with modern, spacious and well-resourced teaching facilities, which include classrooms equipped with the latest IT equipment including interactive whiteboards.
Vision
Greenhills Primary School will be curious, creative, open to challenge and have a positive impact on all members of our community.
Values
The following values are fundamental to the ethos of Greenhills Primary School and are the underpinning principles for all school-based activity and decision-making.
Grit * Respect * Effort * Adventure * Teamwork
These values are reflected in the provision of components considered essential to the management of the school, such as; a safe environment, comprehensive educational programs, pastoral care, a whole-school approach to student welfare and discipline, and maximising community involvement.
The school is the hub of a family-based community. A close relationship is fostered between the school, the parents and the wider community. This is encouraged by an open-door policy where families are invited to participate actively in all aspects of school life.
Greenhills Primary School is committed to providing a safe, stimulating and secure learning environment where the individual needs of all children are met regardless of gender, ability, culture or socio-economic circumstances.
Opportunities are provided for all children to experience success through a challenging and varied curriculum with a particular emphasis placed on literacy and numeracy across the school. Sequentially planned learning units are developed by teachers working in teams. Classroom practice encompasses a variety of approaches including co-operative learning, cross-age tutoring and small group learning.
The school offers specialist programs in the areas of Visual Arts, Italian, Music, Physical Education and STEAM. Teachers use data, ongoing assessments and observations to monitor individual students¿ learning as well as groups and cohorts of students.
Our staff are a valued resource and we pride ourselves on being a collegiate team who not only work together, but respect and assist each other at all times. We believe that learning from each other through formal observations, and giving meaningful feedback is essential to improving our own practice and all teachers are involved in a formal observation and feedback program throughout the year.
Our school offers a range of extra-curricular opportunities which include: Inter-school sport, Camps, Transition Programs, Choirs, Instrumental Band, Privately run instrumental lessons, swimming Program, Life Education Program, Out of School Hours Care Program and Holiday Care.
For further information regarding the position contact Janine Hough on 9435 4181
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
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 is a 3 day position/6.25 hours per day (8.45am to 3.30pm) - It will include Friday as one working day - the other working days TBC/negotiated.
* This Position does also have the potential to increase to four days a week
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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.