Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Hindmarsh
Reference: 1502824
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.
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
School Profile:
Dimboola Memorial Secondary College (DMSC) is situated approximately 36km from Horsham on the Wimmera River, halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide. The school attracts students from surrounding towns (Jeparit, Horsham, Kiata, Pimpinio and Antwerp) that travel on our school buses. The school boasts excellent technology, sporting and cooking facilities for students and community to use and is proud to be one of only two memorial schools in Australia.
In the previous two years DMSC has been rated as a School of Influence (2023) and a High Performing School (2024). The school consistently achieves amongst the highest in the Wimmera for median VCE Study Score and School staff survey results, which showed an 82.4% positive endorsement of the school, compared with a state average for secondary schools of 57.2%. Parent satisfaction was at 76.2% in 2023 and 94% in 2024.
Years 10-12 students can access VETiS programs, through several providers in the larger regional centre of Horsham. A strong VCE VM and VPC program is offered at Years 11-12, as well as VCE subjects, which are also available to students in Year 10 and higher. Australian School Based Apprenticeships are taken up by some of our students as well. Instrumental music and a well-planned camps program contribute to a rich school environment.
At DMSC, we aim to develop each student¿s full academic and social potential in a stimulating learning environment. Dimboola is the only provider of secondary education in the town of Dimboola, and accordingly, strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum with a broad range of pathways and options to meet the various needs and interests for all our students.
Students work in a safe environment where they develop independence, self-discipline, resilience, acceptance of others and a sense of achievement. To achieve our vision, we aim to develop a culture of collaborative learning for staff and foster strong links with our community, particularly being a memorial school. The school motto is `Facta non Verba¿ and our school values are: Excellence, Honesty, Respect, Care and Freedom.