Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1505989
SC1 Demonstrated ability to support teachers by assisting individuals and small groups in the classroom, showing initiative and flexibility to support learning.
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 Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise relevant to supporting student learning, along with a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to support teachers in meeting the learning and wellbeing needs of all students using strategies that promote engagement, participation, and inclusion.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
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.
Northcote Primary School, located on Helen Street in the inner northern suburb of Northcote, Melbourne, first opened in 1874. Over our 151-year history, the school has evolved into a place where community matters. We are known for our strong sense of connectedness and for being a welcoming school. Strong relationships are the hallmark of our community among students, parents, staff, and within Northcote more broadly. We see the wider school community as partners in providing a unified purpose and direction for achieving a quality education for every child, and our students achieve academically. We are proud of our teaching and learning approach and the high standards we set for staff and students, and we are committed to continuous improvement across the school.
Our vision, together we create an environment where every student thrives, is more than words. It is a commitment that guides every aspect of our school. It is captured in our motto, Collaborative learning in a community that cares. These words underscore our belief in our core values of Respect, Collaboration and Community-mindedness. These values are not just aspirational. They are guiding principles that shape daily experiences across our school, promoting safety, care, positive relationships, consultative decision-making, and high educational standards. Our five guiding pillars inclusion, creativity, community, sustainability, and technology and innovation inform our decisions about what matters and the way we work. Taken together, our vision, motto, values, and pillars are interwoven, creating a vibrant tapestry that defines who we are and how we approach education.
Our school offers a wide range of specialist and extracurricular programs including Italian language education, Visual Arts, Music, Health and Physical Education, interschool sport, choir, instrumental music tuition, student agency, leadership and voice, the Buddy Program, Lunch Clubs, Camping Program, incursions and excursions, and an Out of School Hours Care Program. Technology is central to learning at Northcote Primary School. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, laptops, iPads and other devices to support teaching and learning.
Refurbishments to our traditional classrooms have created modern, flexible learning spaces that support innovative teaching practices and meet the needs of today's learners. While the school retains its original Victorian and later Edwardian heritage brick buildings on the outside, inside, classrooms are equipped with everything that a 21st century learner needs to get the best possible educational experience.
We have developed a comprehensive structure of programs and services to support students with additional and complex needs. For those who require challenge and extension, we offer Individual Education Plans (IEPs), participation in the Victorian Student Excellence Program, and the Maths Olympiad. For students needing additional support, we provide IEPs, reasonable adjustments, and access to the Disability and Inclusion program. We have expanded our focus to prioritise wellbeing and engagement, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the whole child and ensuring every student is ready to learn.
In 2023 the school completed its four-yearly review and set the goals, targets and strategies for the current strategic plan, which concludes in 2027. Over this time the school goals will be:Goal 1. Learning- To optimise learning growth for every student in Literacy and Numeracy. This includes work on establishing a whole school instructional model, developing a guaranteed and viable curriculum, and refining whole school PLC practices. This will include a focus on assessment to drive differentiation of learning. Goal 2. Engagement- To develop a positive culture with high levels of engagement and wellbeing. This will include establishing whole school behaviour expectations and defining learning habits and dispositions.
Applicants should include a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, responses to the selection criteria, and the names and contact details of at least three professional referees, including the contact details of your current Principal. Following receipt of your application and the shortlisting process, you may be contacted for an interview.
For any enquiries, please contact the school office to speak with me, or email [email protected]
Thank you again for your interest in the position available at our school.
Yours sincerely,
Shaun Wells
Principal