Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1501767
Selection Criteria
SC1. Proven experience and expertise working with students with a disability and providing high level support within the classroom
SC2. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, students, and school leaders with capability to build positive working relationships and support new and existing ES staff.
SC3. Capacity to support the management of daily inclusion aide staffing needs, maintain accurate absence and coverage records, and adjust timetables quickly in response to changes.
SC4. Demonstrated ability in ability to record and manage information in an ethical and confidential manner
SC5. Capacity to work closely with Inclusion Aides and provide support and coaching to improve their practice.
SC6. A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
This role is 1.0 EFT or 38 hours per week ¿ this position is available at a reduced time fraction if desired by the successful applicant.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Ensure the smooth daily operation of the school by prioritising coverage for individual students when ES inclusion staff are absent
- Maintain an accurate record of coverage details and staff absences within the ES inclusion team
- Create and make adjustments to specialist and yard duty timetables based on inclusion staff absences and events
- Provide administrative support to leadership as required
- Work closely with leadership to ensure staffing arrangements align with budget allocations
- Assist ES staff within the school to ensure they are able to successfully support student learning and well being
- Mentoring of all new ES staff
- Provide coaching to improve practice of inclusion aides
- Support Inclusion Aides to monitor and implement strategies and recommendations on Support Plans and as provided by Allied Health and Wellbeing
- Promote a culture of high expectations and aspirations for the learning of students with a disability or additional needs.
- Act as a source of advice for inclusion aide staff about differentiated strategies appropriate for individual students with disability and additional needs.
- In collaboration with the learning support team, plan and deliver professional learning, coaching and support to all inclusion aide staff to build capacity and understanding of inclusion principles, practices and delivery
- Model high quality student support as an inclusion aide
- Undertake other duties as required by the Principal
This role requires the specialist to still spend considerable time in the classroom supporting students and modelling best practice.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Child Safe Standards
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
DE Values
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
Other Information
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Thank you for your interest.
If you would like any further information about the position or our college, please contact Simon Haber via email [email protected] or on 03-8001 3333
If you would like to apply for this position, please include in your application (preferably saved as one PDF document):
- Covering letter
- Detailed CV including details of employment and the names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers of three professional referees
- List of your qualifications and relevant experience, including WWCC status.
- A response to each of the key selection criteria
Regards
Simon Haber
Conditions of Employment
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.
Location Profile
Brinbeal Secondary College
Are you looking for a school with an amazing staff and student culture, inviting & fantastic new facilitates, and aspirational students? Well, we have the school for you!
Our college is expanding, and we are excited to grow our team with a range of positions and opportunities available.
As a college that has recently opened, you will be part of the exciting journey of contributing to a new school culture and the creation of inclusive and engaging teaching in brand new state of the art facilities.
We are seeking dedicated educators who are committed to empowering colleagues and students, playing a pivotal role in our college community. We encourage applications from educators with all levels of experience, from graduates through to highly accomplished teachers.
As a new and growing school, the school has the capacity to negotiate part-time hours with any applicants who wish to be considered for part-time only.
About our School:
- Brinbeal Secondary College is one of the newest 7 - 12 Secondary College in Melbourne's west. The school opened its doors to its first cohort of Year 7 students in 2024 to a purpose built, state of the art educational facility.
- At present, the school has approx. 450 Year 7 & 8 students and will add an additional year 7 cohort each year until 2029 when it will become a 7 - 12 school.
- There continues to be great excitement in the community about our new school.
- In 2026, we will add Year 9 to our program and expect our enrolments to grow beyond 750+ in total.
- Our data shows we are achieving at or above network, similar schools and state for the majority of metrics in Student, Parent & Staff Opinion Surveys, Naplan and attendance ¿ our students love coming to school.
- The school is situated in Melbourne's booming western growth corridor approximately 23 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and services the rapidly growing and aspirational communities of the highly sought after Grove and Grand Central Estates in Tarneit.
- Find out more via our website: Brinbeal Secondary College, Tarneit (brinbealsc.vic.edu.au)
Our Facilities:
Stage 1 state of the art educational facilities are now complete and includes:
- Administration and Resource Centre ¿ featuring modern design and multiple learning spaces for a variety of teaching styles.
- Exceptional two storey Science and Technology building ¿ with dedicated labs, materials and digital technology
- Large Learning Neighbourhood ¿ featuring 14 general classrooms, multiple presentation and seminar spaces and an array of quiet and small group collaborative areas.
- Performing Arts building ¿ featuring specialised drama, music and media spaces as well as four Food Technology rooms
- Large Community Hub ¿ features 3 indoor basketball courts and multi-purpose exercise rooms
- Outside ¿ we have extensive outdoor basketball courts as well as manicured landscaping that allows for multipurpose outdoor learning experiences.
Stage 2 funding has just been announced in the latest state budget and is due for completion by the start of the 2027 school year.
Our Values:
Brinbeal Secondary College¿s values are:
Respect ¿ Have honour or regard for the worth of oneself, others and the school environment.
Acceptance ¿ Value all members of the community as they present themselves and wish to be seen.
Aspiration & Achievement ¿ Set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them.
Working at Brinbeal SC:
All staff at Brinbeal Secondary College have qualities which ensure the effective learning & wellbeing of our students at the school.
- This is a unique and exciting opportunity for you to work in a brand-new secondary school in the heart of the western suburbs, catering for the diversity of learners.
- You will be empowered by education support staff, teachers and leaders in a highly collaborative workplace, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- As we grow, we will have many opportunities for leadership and positions of responsibility including Leading Teachers, Learning Specialists, Learning Area Leaders, Student Managers, Student Support Services etc.
- The Principal Class have an open-door policy and are always available to staff. They are highly visible both in the yard and frequent classes.
- Staff are highly motivated and skilled and are active contributors to the creation of a high achieving secondary school.
- Our staff are committed to professional learning and growth for both self and others to ensure we are maximising the learning outcomes of all students.
- We take particular pride in our approach to supporting and mentoring teachers who are new to the profession. Graduate teachers are supported in achieving their full registration with VIT through a streamlined and straightforward process with extensive support. In addition to the regular 5% reduction, our beginning teachers have their teaching load further reduced to give them access to DE's 'Career Start Program' which includes PD and additional mentoring.
If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in education and enjoy working collaboratively to enable student success and achievement, feel free to contact Principal Simon Haber either via phone or email to discuss the role further or to organise a school tour.