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: 1520412
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.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
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
This role will commence in Term 2 2026.
Doncaster Gardens Primary School is a seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic Education Support staff member.
Our School:
Doncaster Gardens is situated in an established eastern residential suburb of Melbourne. The school is in a restricted enrolment zone with an enrolment of approximately 790 students. We celebrate and embrace our truly multicultural school community with our students originating from 33 different nationalities. The school also caters for a small number of international students.
Our school SFOE is .15 and there are approximately 70 staff in a mixture of full time and part time roles. The school currently has 35 classes and Specialist classes consisting of Music, Performing Art (Music and Drama), Physical Education, Visual Arts and LOTE (Chinese Mandarin). Extension classes in Numeracy in addition to Literacy Support and English as a Second Language provide opportunities for students to `be their best¿. Extra curricula opportunities such as Dancing, Chess, Tennis, Choir, Orchestra, Instrumental Music, Tennis and Basketball tap into student¿s passions and build strong, confident citizens. The development of a STEAM Centre enables teams to access the Maker Space and ICT Centre each week whilst a BYOD program for Year 3 ¿ 6 students provides opportunities for Robotics, Coding and a multifaceted approach to learning.
Academically our school achieves outstanding results and this is driven through a commitment to high expectations, monitoring and responding to data, implementing best practice and teaching each child at `point of need¿. At Doncaster Gardens, all practises within the school are driven by our vision to achieve high standards and have high expectations ¿To Be the Best We Can Be¿. The values which underpin the actions of the whole school community are: compassion, curiosity, creativity and courage. Teachers plan in teams using one work program and there is a strong use of learning intentions, success criteria and individual learning goals to drive individual student improvement. A clear instructional model is embedded in the structure of the lessons we teach.
The school¿s Strategic Plan priorities are:-
Development of a consistent instructional model throughout the school
Developing problem solving and thinking skills through S.T.E.M
Using data to drive improved student outcomes
Development of a consistent literacy program including EAL across the school
I wish all applicants well with the recruitment process.