Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1508535
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.
This role is to work as a woodwork assistant for three days per week, Monday to Wednesday (9:00am to 3:30pm).
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
Orrvale Primary School, with a current enrolment of 384 students, is located 5 km south-east of Shepparton, surrounded by local orchards. We enjoy the advantages of a larger primary school within a rural setting, where community involvement is highly valued.
We provide a broad range of specialist and extra-curricular programs including Physical Education, Health, Visual Arts, STEM, and Italian (LOTE). Our 18 classes are structured with straight Foundation classes and composite groupings across other year levels. A whole-school curriculum plan and year-level scope and sequence documents, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, guide teaching across all learning areas. Our instructional approaches in Literacy and Numeracy are evidence-based, consistent across the school, and designed to ensure high levels of teacher clarity, student engagement, and academic growth. The timetable is structured to support Professional Learning Communities, providing regular time for collaboration, planning, and reflection.
High staff morale and strong community partnerships create a positive school atmosphere where students, staff, and families take pride in the school. Families are actively engaged in their child¿s learning, and regular collaboration between home and school is viewed as essential for student success.
Our staff are dedicated to improving student outcomes. Students are supported to identify and articulate the skills they need to progress to the next stage of their development in both English and Mathematics.
Orrvale places a strong emphasis on student engagement and wellbeing. A range of proactive programs¿including woodworking, DRUMBEAT, structured lunchtime activities, Art Play, Secret Agent Society, and Bike Mechanics¿are coordinated by the Wellbeing Leader.
Emotional Intelligence forms the foundation of our wellbeing and culture. Orrvale has become recognised as a leader in this area, embedding the RULER approach to develop students¿ emotional literacy. RULER promotes empathy, perspective-taking, and self-awareness, leading to more supportive, compassionate classrooms and improved academic achievement.
Our school community continues to grow in cultural diversity. Currently, 43 students speak English as an additional language, representing nine languages, with the largest groups from India and Turkey. We also proudly support 28 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and actively recognise and celebrate Indigenous cultures. Orrvale is strongly committed to inclusion, with 119 students supported through the NCCD. Carefully planned programs, delivered in a caring and inclusive environment, ensure that every child is supported to reach their full potential.