Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1488541
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
Kilsyth Primary School is located in a quiet residential area of the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Established in 1910, the school site incorporates modern classrooms, playgrounds and a sports oval with manicured gardens, a `frog bog¿, and native bushland zones. There is easy access to public transport, and Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, Churinga Shopping Centre and Kilsyth Sports Centre are all within easy walking distance. The school's population reflects the characteristics of the local Kilsyth community. Parents and teachers work in an educational partnership to support each childs learning needs. Parent involvement in the many aspects of school life is highly valued, both in the classroom and through our working bees and fundraising activities and demonstrates a strong feeling of connectedness. This sense has community grew beyond the school boundaries with the establishment of a Playgroup on the school site and a weekly buddy program with local kindergartens.
Our current enrolment of 115 students makes up seven grades 2025. Our Foundation students are taught as a single year level; all other classes operate in multi-age level groups. The school buildings promote collaboration between students across class groups. Our main building contains our Senior School zone, Middle school (Years 3&4), Visual Arts room and Library. Our Foundation and Junior school (Years 1&2) classes are held in the recently built P21 Learning Neighbourhood, affectionately known as the BERBs.
All classrooms have operable walls, and the flexibility of these learning spaces allow excellent opportunities for students to develop the collaborative skills essential in the world of today. Over recent years, there has been a clear focus on building positive relationships amongst all groups within the school community.
We are currently implementing a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) approach. We draw on Tier 1 interventions in our planning and delivering the classroom. Underpinning this approach are our school values of EXCELLENCE, RESILIENCE and RESPECT.
We specifically focus on providing high quality curriculum programs with a clear commitment to student achievement in English and Mathematics and all areas of the Victorian Curriculum. Our specialist program includes Physical Education, Science, Visual Arts and Languages, AUSLAN We use a Levelled Literacy Intervention approach across the school. Our sporting teams, whole school production and Wakakirri performances are flagship activities in our extracurricular program.
The structured approach of our programs supports the explicit teaching of ICT skills. The provision of Interactive Whiteboards and Apple TVs in every learning space supports the use of cloud-based learning tools in the classroom.
A mix of desktop and mobile devices (including netbooks, notebooks and iPads) throughout the school ensure ready access to ICT tools and the opportunities they provide. Our students are active members of our school community. We have an energetic Student Representative Council, student leadership groups, environmental action groups and student-led lunchtime clubs and activities. An Outside School Hours Care program, operated by TheirCare, is located on the school site. The school has a clearly articulated Instructional Model and SWPBS approach