Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1504694
Barrawang Primary School acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and stand on today. We are privileged that our school is located on this sacred ground and are grateful that the Wurundjeri people have cared for the land, waters and soil for thousands of years. We pay our respect to all Elders past, present and em
Barrawang Primary School acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and stand on today. We are privileged that our school is located on this sacred ground and are grateful that the Wurundjeri people have cared for the land, waters and soil for thousands of years. We pay our respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.
Are you passionate about working with students with additional needs? Do you have experience to assisting students in the classroom to access the learning program and their point of need? Are you a strong communicator with excellent people skills?
Barrawang Primary School is an exciting new school located in Wollert that opened in January 2023. Our current enrolment is 373 students across 18 classes from Foundation to Grade 6. We are anticipating this will grow into 22 homegroups for 2026.
Barrawang Primary School is a supported inclusion school, which is a mainstream school with additional professional capabilities and facilities designed to cater for a higher than usual proportion of students with a disability.
Our school prides itself on our commitment towards inclusive education and an undertaking to provide differentiated learning programs, which are designed to cater to each individual child¿s point of need. Our school philosophy is based on the belief that all students have the ability to achieve their full potential within a culture of collaboration, shared responsibility and high expectations.
Vision
Barrawang Primary School¿s vision is to ensure that our students are at the centre of everything that we do. Together we create a learning community that values diversity, inclusion and high expectations for all students.
Mission
Barrawang Primary School's mission is to provide all students with high quality learning experiences that challenge and support them to REACH their full potential.
Values
Barrawang Primary School¿s values are R.E.A.C.H
Resilience- we can bounce back from challenges
Excellence- we aim high and persevere, we ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential
Acceptance- we respect and value all members of our community, embracing with dignity their talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living
Curiosity- we question and explore the new, unusual, and interesting to better understand the world around us
Honesty- we act with integrity and courage and take responsibility for our actions.
To find out more about Barrawang Primary School please visit our website at www.barrawangps.vic.edu.au/ or contact the Principal, Alisha Campbell on [email protected].
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.
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
This is a part-time ongoing position with the successful applicant able to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00-3:30pm.
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This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.