Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1501430
Killara Primary School, opened in 1993, is on the northwest fringe of Sunbury. With extensive, landscaped grounds, a large gymnasium and 172 seat performance-ready theatre, the school is well laid out with 2 core buildings comprising administration, 16 classrooms, library/resource centre, performing and visual arts spaces and 10 relocatable classrooms. The buildings are in good condition, our grounds are well maintained and all programs are well-resourced with an emphasis on technology, which includes interactive TVs in each classroom, a 1:1 Netbook Program in Year 5/6 and sets of netbooks and tablets in the P-4 learning areas, including class sets in the 3/4 area.
With 300 students, Killara Primary School recognise the extraordinary responsibility and privilege it is to educate our students and their right to achieve their highest potential; hence their vision 'Our Best, Every Child, Every Day'. Strong school values of Respect, Resilience and Accountability support this vision.
Killara embraces a student-centred approach to developing literate, numerate and curious learners within an inclusive differentiated curriculum, with a focus that supports each child's emotional, physical, social and cognitive/academic needs in a safe, engaging, challenging and positive learning environment.
At Killara it is recognised that students are powerful learners who must be actively engaged and challenged in the process of learning to ensure the best possible outcomes for all. The school community (teachers, students and parents) promote learning as an ongoing exploration of our world in an authentic way that encourages the learner to take risks.
Staff work collaboratively, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and shared leadership. A commitment to developing a Professional Learning Community, where all are responsible for the growth, well-being and development of all students is central, through refined use of data to determine learning needs, strong feedback procedures and a dedication to collaborative teaching teams. At Killara learning and teaching is based on sound, researched pedagogical practices that support high quality consistency of practice across the school.
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.
The hours of attendance for this position are Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3:30pm.
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