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: 1479407
Berwick Lodge Primary School is located in an established area of Berwick within the City of Casey, Southeast of Melbourne. Our school values are Excellence: We continually strive to develop our skills and abilities and take pride in our achievements. Integrity: We are honest and considerate to one another and trust each other. Respect: We show respect for each other as equally valued and valuable members of our school. Co-operation: We work and play cooperatively with each other. Empowerment: We learn how to make informed choices so we can become valuable members of society. Our school offers a broad range of quality and innovative curriculum programs and enjoys a reputation within the community for providing a positive, caring and inclusive learning environment for students.
In 2025, 496 students attend Berwick Lodge Primary School, 244 females and 252 males. The majority of these students travel to school from outside the immediate neighbourhood area. This was a decrease of 44 students from the previous year. 19 percent of students had English as an additional language.
The staffing profile for 2025 was 46.74 effective full time (EFT) staff comprising of 3.00 (EFT) Principal Class, 27.8 (EFT) Teaching Staff, 5 (EFT) Administration Staff and 10.94 (EFT) Educational Support Staff.
During 2025, our 20 classes were organised into four area departments: Prep, 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6. Specialist Programs in Visual Arts, Digital Technologies - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Performing Arts, Library, Mandarin, and Physical Education.
Further opportunities for our students were provided through a range of support, enrichment and extension programs including Tutor Learning Initiative, Social Groups, Language Support, Toe by Toe, Multimedia, Berwick Lodge Student Radio Show, Buddy Program, Community Garden, Sensory Garden, Memorial Garden, State School Spectacular, inter school sport and Junior School Council.
Our Strategic Plan (2023 - 2026) emphasized a strong commitment to the development of Literacy and Numeracy skills in all students, the embedding of Information and Communication Technologies and multimedia across curriculum areas, and the positive engagement of all students in learning and school activities.
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 (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.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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