Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1548700
School Profile
Port Phillip Specialist School is a dual-mode specialist school located in Port Melbourne, catering for a diverse range of students from 2.8 to 18 years of age with a diagnosed intellectual disability.
The school is committed to the values of professional collaboration, trust, compassion, and respect, while embracing and celebrating diversity. We provide a creative, inclusive, flexible, and positive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
At Port Phillip Specialist School, we are dedicated to building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships within our school community and beyond. These relationships foster an inclusive environment that supports student engagement, wellbeing, learning, and successful participation in community life.
Students access a rich and engaging curriculum that incorporates the Visual and Performing Arts as a vehicle for learning across the Victorian Curriculum. Teaching and learning focus on developing student outcomes in English, Mathematics, Personal and Social Capability, Health and Physical Education, and Science. Student learning is further strengthened through the implementation of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum in English and Mathematics, alongside a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework.
Our Integrated Services Model places student wellbeing at the centre of all decision-making. Through a collaborative partnership between teachers, therapists, education support staff, and families, we take collective responsibility for optimising learning, engagement, independence, and wellbeing outcomes for every student.
Port Phillip Specialist School is committed to empowering students to become confident, capable, and connected members of their community through high-quality teaching, personalised learning pathways, and holistic support.
KSC 1 Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
KSC2 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
KSC3 Demonstrated commitment and experience in the field of Special Education.
KSC4 Demonstrated capacity to work with students with intellectual disabilities and experience supporting students with challenging behaviours.
KSC5 A commitment to participate and contribute to a professional learning community.
KSC6 A commitment to professional learning & growth
Role
Hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.
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.
Education Support Role Responsibilities
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 ensure that your application includes:
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.