Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1508194
Numurkah Secondary College is excited to invite you to be part of our growing College community.
We are a co-educational College, situated approximately 30kms north of Shepparton. Numurkah is a town of approximately 4700 people. In years past, it has predominantly been a farming district, however the make-up of our community is changing. A number of our families fall into a low socio-economic category. Buses transport students to our school from the surrounding districts of Waaia, Tallygaroopna, Katunga, Strathmerton, Katamatite, Invergordon, Wunghnu and more.
The College currently has a student population of approximately 260 students and our enrolments are increasing with an expected increase within the next few years.
This year the College has launched a fresh and new approach to our delivery of curriculum, incorporating some vertical grouping and an increase in student voice. Our goal is to ensure that our classes meet the Victorian Curriculum and the needs of our cohort.
The staff of Numurkah Secondary College are not only invested in delivering the best Teaching and Learning but are committed to ensuring that the Engagement of our students is high. In addition, the College has a well-established Wellbeing program, and this has been enhanced by the introduction of the Resilience Project in 2022. Our strategic intent is to support students to learn effectively and to develop positive attitudes and behaviours. We endeavour to provide a learning environment that will nurture personal development and establish a strong connection to the College.
The challenges of becoming a lifelong learner, pursuing further study, successfully entering the workplace and being a responsible member of society face all students. The school staff assist students to meet these challenges and be not only responsible individuals who are able to relate to family, friends and colleagues, but informed citizens, who understand and can contribute to the community in which they live and the wider world around them.
SC1 Experience in a relevant field which includes individual counselling of teenagers (preferably experience in a school environment). Relevant qualification desirable.
SC2 The capacity to support health promotion program in a school environment
SC3 A commitment to the College vision and values, initiatives and have high levels of personal energy and drive
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and apply skills and knowledge derived from recent professional development that is student centred
SC5 Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills,
SC6 Demonstrate an ability to support coordination of the Wellbeing Team, and to work with all stakeholder to support effective outcomes
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.
The Numurkah Secondary College Wellbeing Team Vision Statement states that Our school community provides social, emotional and educational support to maximize students' potential and learning opportunities. This vision provides the prism through which the team supports the social, emotional and personal care needs of our students. The wellbeing team liaises with staff, students, parents, Department and external agencies. The Student Wellbeing team ensures that processes are in place to meet the wellbeing needs of the students at the College. They coordinate a range of Tier 1, 2 and 3 wellbeing programs at the College, identify areas for improvement, and source or develop additional resources/programs to meet these needs.
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
Please provide the following:
* A CV including relevant qualifications and experience including name, contact number and email.
* Response to the Key Selection Criteria.
* Provide your Working With Children¿s Check (WWCC) details, including expiry date. An Employee WWCC is mandatory for working in schools. If you are appointed to the position, you will be required to have this prior to commencement.
* Name, email, and mobile number for 3 current referees.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees relevant to your application.
Applicants will be advised if this occurs.
Position descriptions are reviewed regularly and may change, by consultation, with the Principal.