Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1527735
Welcoming families through our gates since its establishment in 2004, Parkwood Green Primary School has proudly built a strong reputation within the community. Located in the suburb of Hillside - part of the outer growth corridor of Western Metropolitan Melbourne. We are a large multicultural school with 495 students, who love to celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of our students and staff. From Harmony Day to designing our own Indigenous Garden, and everything in between, culture and community is important to us. We are constantly reinforcing and strengthening our whole-school approach to the teaching of literacy, numeracy and STEM. This commitment is emphasised with the introduction of the PMSS initiative in science, thus enhancing and demonstrating the ongoing commitment of all staff to develop their professional teaching and learning skills to the highest level. Students are supported by our dedicated teachers and wellbeing team to develop and foster life-long learners to reach their full potential. Inspiring students to be active participants in their learning, we encourage and promote student voice and agency. Inclusiveness with our students includes ILP's, where collaboration between staff, parents, and students achieve appropriate learning outcomes. Our teachers strive to meet the needs and strengths of students through differentiation and the use of 21st century learning. Families form an integral part of the learning experience through our strong volunteer base and allow us to provide valued and necessary programs. Our successful Kitchen Garden Program is led by an Education Support staff member and is supported by numerous volunteers. We embrace our families to celebrate the learning accomplishments of all students. Special Persons Day, Footy Day, Book Week, Science Week, our annual Christmas Concert and Art Show are just some of the events our families are able to attend and come together to unite our diverse and inclusive community. Creating a positive learning environment that empowers and supports students will encourage a sense of belonging and build a strong school community at Parkwood Green. At the end of each school assembly we always conclude with "Look after one another".
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.
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