Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1485862
We are currently recruiting staff that are seeking a new professional opportunity within a dynamic and innovative school setting.
Located in the rapidly expanding suburb of Eynesbury, the school has a current enrolment number of 450 with further growth anticipated. The school occupies modern and architecturally designed facilities including two Learning Communities, a STEAM building, performing arts space and a competition-grade gymnasium.
We are a school focused on the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students, grounded in a culture of high expectations for all. We strive to ensure every child reaches their full potential in a supportive and engaging environment.
The school was founded in January of 2021 and caters for students and families living within the Eynesbury Township.
Our Commitment to Academic Excellence
Eynesbury Primary School delivers an outstanding education for every child in our care and does so through an emphasis on explicit and direct instruction across all learning areas. This is supported by a commitment to a literacy framework informed by the Science of Learning and Reading and the ongoing development and implementation of a knowledge-rich curriculum. This approach helps create self-aware, resilient learners who are prepared to take on challenges confidently.
Our Vision for Lifelong Learning
Our mission is to nurture lifelong learners. We aim to equip all students with the knowledge, skills, and traits essential for a lifelong love of learning, enabling them to engage with the world critically and confidently. Promoting curiosity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset, we empower our students to become active, informed members of society.
Collaboration and Community
We value genuine connections within, among, and beyond our school community, fostering strong, positive relationships with students and their families. This partnership is crucial to ensuring each child feels supported, valued, and empowered to excel.
School Values
At Eynesbury Primary School, staff, students and families work together to build positive learning environments. Our school values are Excellence, Integrity, Community and Kindness.
SWPBS
In 2025 we will commence implementation of the whole-school framework School-wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS). It provides a research-based approach to promote positive behaviour at our school. The SWPBS approach has been developed from evidence and data, demonstrating the most effective ways to prevent and respond to major and minor behaviours, improve school culture and increase academic performance.
Eynesbury Primary School¿s Child Safety Code of Conduct
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 the Child Safe Standards. Eynesbury Primary Schools Child Safety Code of Conduct is available on the school¿s website. All successful candidates will be required to provide documentation outlining suitability to working with children.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability. Eynesbury Primary School also promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background.
Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experience they may have working with Aboriginal children and/or communities, children with disabilities and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you are interested in joining our amazing team of educators, are passionate about learning and student success, we¿d love to hear from you.
We encourage you to arrange a tour of the school with a member of our Leadership team. A copy of your application and key selection criteria can also be emailed to [email protected] , attention to the Principal.
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.
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
Applications must include:
1. A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email and phone number.
2. A CV with a summary of:
Your written responses to the Key Selection Criteria
For ease of handling by the school, all documents can be¿saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment Online.¿ Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.
All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date
Applicants seeking further information about the school or this position, are encouraged to: