Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: 1504629
SC1 Demonstrated ability to plan and run weekly gardening classes including preparation of any materials and recording of activities.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to plan for the development and maintenance of our garden infrastructure to meet ongoing and future program/school needs.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and engage children and adults in gardening/community activities.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to maintain a communal gardening environment and/or a demonstrated passion for gardening and environmental learning.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
An enthusiastic & knowledgeable gardener/educator is wanted for an existing Garden program at Bendigo Primary School.
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.
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Bendigo Primary School is situated in central Bendigo. Our school community is diverse, including families that live in close proximity, as well as a number of families from neighbouring suburbs. Our school buildings reflect our pride and links with the past. Our school values are respect, responsibility and kindness.
Our school vision is ¿At Bendigo Primary School, our vision is to empower socially and emotionally competent learners who are motivated, confident and mindful of self and others.¿
The school has 13.1 equivalent full-time (EFT) teaching staff and 6 full-time equivalent (EFT) Education Support staff. Our teaching staff consists of 9 classroom teachers, 4 Specialist teachers (part time), 1 Literacy Intervention and Support teacher, 1 Learning Specialist and Maths intervention teacher and 1 Principal. In addition, we have 7 classroom-based Education Support Staff of various time fractions, 1 Garden Program Co-ordinator and 1 Business Manager.
A total of 197 students are enrolled at Bendigo Primary School in 2024 in Grades Foundation to Six. This year, our grade structures are- 1 X F class, 2 x 1/2 classes, 1 x 2/3 class, 1 x 3/4 class, 1 x 4 class and 3 x year 5/6 classes. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students and their culture are valued and recognised through the curriculum, school activities and working in partnership with our KESO. We support our students by implementing a tiered system of supports such as literacy and maths intervention, small speech support groups supported by a DET speech pathologist and members of our ES staff, one to one and small group support from ES staff and referrals to community services when appropriate.
We are committed to providing personalised learning in a supportive community focussed environment. We provide all students with a challenging learning environment and the educational, technological and social skills that enable them to become valued members of the community. The Vic curriculum is delivered in all learning areas with a strong focus on English and Mathematics. Weekly specialist lessons in Art, Music, Chinese Mandarin and Physical Education programs are taught F-6 by specialist staff.
Our specialised Garden program has continued to engage students and families and is a much loved, highly valued program in our school. Each class attends a weekly garden class with our Garden specialist and their class teacher. In 2023, we introduced cooking sessions to connect what we grow, with what we eat.