Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Glenelg
Reference: 1506199
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 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Attendance requirement for this position: 5 days a week (approximately 8:45am - 3:15pm)
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
At Portland Primary School we achieve success by caring for one another, showing respect and persisting in everything we do.
Our school values are:
RESPECT - I respect myself and others. I am honest and cooperative. I accept others as they are and celebrate everything that makes us all unique in our own way.
EFFORT - I am a confident, lifelong learner. I persist when things get hard, always trying to do my best. I am willing to try new things even when I am not sure how they will turn out.
CARE - I am empathetic to the needs of others. I care for myself and the people around me. I take care of my health and wellbeing and show the same compassion to others.
At Portland Primary School we are focussed on developing the whole child. We focus very closely on the child's social, emotional and academic learning. We offer a safe and caring environment where every child is challenged, nurtured and seen as an individual. We work hard on breaking the link associated with disadvantage and offering all students what they need to be successful learners and responsible citizens.
We have had significant growth in recent years, with a current enrolment of 250+ students. We have 11 classes, with four specialist classes running across the school - Music, Science, PE and Art.
Students at Portland Primary School are encouraged to be resilient learners who are willing to take risks with their learning. We want our students to understand that mistakes are an inevitable necessary part of growth, and that success can be measured in many ways. We encourage collaboration between school and home and aim to build our reputation within the wider school community as a place that demonstrates excellence in education. We also see great benefit in facilitating partnerships within the wider Portland community.