Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1526737
Wembley Primary School is located in the City of Maribyrnong on the border of the City of Hobson's Bay and has an enrolment of 610 students. It is in the mid-high range of socio-economic profiles, with a mid-high proportion of students from English as second language background.
Wembley Primary School provides a concept-based curriculum with a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, complemented by specialist programs in Physical Education, Performing and Visual Arts. The school also provides enrichment programs in Writing, Visual Art and Mathematics.
Teaching practices across the school are informed by evidence-based strategies that have high impact on student learning. Professional learning is an integral part of the operation of the school, and collaborative teams are the focal point for planning and development of the teaching and learning and the improvement of teacher practice.
Wembley Primary School provides a quality learning culture that is orderly, safe, secure and inclusive. This culture is strongly influenced by the school's values which focus on the rights and responsibilities of students, teachers and parents. The school motto is `Striving for Success' and the Student Engagement and Wellbeing policy underpins the management and teaching practices at Wembley Primary School
Victorian Department of Education ¿ Primary School Setting
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Education Support Staff Member to deliver small¿group literacy intervention aligned with an explicit phonics program. This full¿time position plays a vital role in improving student learning outcomes through structured, evidence¿based instruction and close collaboration with teachers and school leadership.
Selection CriteriaDemonstrated experience supporting the delivery of structured learning programs to small groups of students.
Proven ability to work collaboratively maintaining clear and professional communication.
Commitment to ongoing professional learning to build capacity, while upholding school values, policies, and confidentiality.
Demonstrated capacity to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students.
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.
The Education Support Officer will deliver targeted literacy intervention to small groups of 3¿4 students using a pre-planned phonics program. Working under the direction of teachers and leadership, the role involves structured program delivery, assessment, data recording, and communication regarding student progress and wellbeing.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Delivery
General Duties
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.