Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1506749
Ashburton Primary School is a government education setting, located 12 kilometres East from Melbourne in the Boroondara Local Government Area and is part of the North Eastern Region of Victoria. It has been providing public primary education since 1928 and currently has a student population of 442 from Foundation to Year 6.
Our purpose is to engage and challenge students to achieve their best. Through our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework, we encourage and promote inclusion and diversity, pro social interactions and positive behaviours. Our students are expected to:
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be a Learner
Ashburton Primary School offers a broad curriculum for its students with explicit focus on Literacy and Numeracy. We follow the Readers¿ and Writers¿ Workshop approach in Literacy and our whole school Numeracy approach is based around the 4 proficiencies and thinking like a mathematician, with a specific focus on differentiation. The Victorian Curriculum areas of Science, Humanities (History, Geography, Economics), Health, Civics and Citizenship, Design, Creativity and Technology are taught through an integrated approach titled `Connected Learning¿. Each term the whole school focuses on a `big idea¿ and students investigate these concepts at a developmentally appropriate level through an inquiry approach. Foundation students begin most days with Play-Based Investigationswhere students can participate in educational play. Years 3-6 implement a 1-1 iPad Program. Currently, the Specialist sessions students undertake are Japanese, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and STEM. Dedicated staff members teach in all these specialist areas.
Facilities
Three light filled pods of classrooms offer flexible open learning spaces, access to presentation areas, wet areas and toilets. The main building¿s upper level occupies classrooms conducive to single class and team-teaching spaces. The lower floor is for administrative purposes which includes a First Aid room, Principal, 1 Assistant Principal, an Integration & Inclusion Coordinator and Office admin staff. The Arts Precinct houses a purpose-built art studio and library. The gymnasium complex includes a full-sized basketball stadium adjoined to the Performing Arts Hall, commercial kitchen, Performing Arts space, internal toilets and access to community rooms.
For further information about the school please visit the website
https://ashburtonps.vic.edu.au/
SC1. Relevant qualifications and certifications for First Aid and Sickbay management, including First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis qualifications.
SC2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with students, staff and parents in a polite, supportive and culturally sensitive manner, while maintaining high levels of confidentiality and professional conduct.
SC3. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment, including supervising students, responding to first aid and emergency incidents, and maintaining a calm, professional approach under pressure.
SC4. Demonstrated experience in accurate record keeping, clinical assessment and care planning, including maintaining confidential medical records and following legislative and school requirements. Compass and Cases21 knowledge and experience desirable.
SC5. Demonstrated knowledge of sickbay operations, including medication administration/storage, management of student medical plans, incident reporting, and maintaining a safe and organised first aid environment.
Hours Monday-Friday 10.30-2.30pm 20 hours per week
No holiday attendance is required
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.
Assess and administer First Aid to Students and Staff, as required
Administer medications as per Medical Plans and maintain accurate records
Contact Parents and Emergency Services where necessary
Work as part of the General Office learn to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner
Ensure Medical records are up to date, confidential and accurately recorded.
Manage Action Plans and Student Health Support plans for students regarding Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Epilepsy, Diabetes and other conditions
Coordinate the distribution of Medical Care forms/Action Plans as required.
Provide teachers with up-to-date photos and Medical Plans of Students with relevant Medical conditions
Ensure the First Aid room is clean and meets safety standards
Order, store, monitor and administer medication and medical supplies in accordance with DET regulations
Organise and maintain First Aid supplies for First Aid room, First aid bags for camps and excursions and yard duty bags.
Ensure Defibrillator is maintained
Reporting to OHS Manager to ensure OHS requirements of First Aid are being met
Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals,and lifting
Support a positive school culture by modelling professionalism, empathy, and teamwork.
A current Working with Children Check (Employee) must be obtained prior to commencement.
Hold a current Statement of Attainment in a nationally recognised First Aid course
This position is open to:
Applicants with current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certification.
Applicants with experience in school or child-focused health settings are highly regarded.
Applicants who are passionate about student health and wellbeing and committed to contributing positively to a school community.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and meet Department of Education requirements for employment in schools.
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:
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.