Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1518530
Mount Clear Primary School's vision is `We strive to create resilient and successful individuals who are empowered to be themselves.¿ School staff, parents, students and community work together to develop broad thinkers who can apply their skills, attitudes, values and knowledge in a changing world. The values and beliefs that form a basis for education at Mount Clear Primary School include Respect, Resilience and Responsibility. We promote and demonstrate these values in all interactions between all members of the school and wider community.
Mount Clear Primary School is located 5km south of the Ballarat CBD and has a current enrolment of 212 students in Foundation ¿ Year 6 with 2 staff members. This includes 1 principal, 2 assistant principal, 2 Learning Specialist in Literacy and Numeracy, 1 Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, 17 teachers, 12 education support staff and 2 Office Administration.
Our school maintains a focus on improving student achievement in Learning and Wellbeing.
To support the wellbeing of our students and wider community, we actively engage with the Berry Street Education Model. These practices align with our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) approach, ensuring a consistent, trauma-informed and strengths-based framework across the school. Learning and Wellbeing experiences are enhanced by our specialist program comprising of Physical Education, Art, Music, Science and Auslan.
The staff work and build capacity through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) which ensures collaboration and collective responsibility for all students. PLCs also ensure that teachers know their students¿ learning needs and use the most effective strategies and tools to guide each learner to the next level of understanding or skills. We are fortunate to have an extremely talented and enthusiastic staff who always strive to improve their teaching practice through professional learning, cooperation and collaboration.
The current School Strategic Plan focuses on two goals supporting Key Improvement Strategies
GOAL 1: To maximise learning growth for all students
To monitor and evaluate the impact of teaching practice on student learning outcomes using the PLC approach.
To strengthen the capacity of teachers to utilise data and inform differentiated and sequential learning.
To enhance collaboration and cohesion of practice across the school.
GOAL 2: To enhance the wellbeing of all students.
To develop a responsive, whole school tiered approach to wellbeing.
To embed inclusive teaching practices to support diverse student needs.
To utilise evidence¿based practices to support mental health.
Additional information can be found at http://mountclearps.vic.edu.au/ or by contacting the Principal, Cameron Landry, on 5330 1844.
Applicants are encouraged to attach their resume, Key Selection Criteria and any other relevant information in one document saved in PDF format.
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to effectively maintain the school gardens and grounds and to undertake general maintenance tasks.
SC2 With supervision and training capacity to use plant equipment and a sound understanding of safe work practices.
SC3 Proven ability to follow instructions and to work effectively as part of a team.
SC4 Ability to be self-motivated and show initiative.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to coordinate the OH&S guidelines in a school setting.
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.
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
Applications must include:
1. A cover sheet providing contact information including email and phone number.
2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.
3. Specific Key Selection Criteria response.
4. The names, email addresses and contact details for three referees.
For ease of handling by the school, all documents (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to School Jobs Vic. Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.
All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on School Jobs Vic is up to date.
Applicants seeking further information about the school or this position, are encouraged to contact the school on 03 5330-1844, prior to the closing date of applications.