Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1491211
Auburn Primary School was established in 1889 and is a vibrant school which prides itself on a strong sense of community, student engagement and parent participation. Our balanced, comprehensive curriculum addresses both academic and social learning.
Residing in a pleasant, established, inner suburban residential area in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, our school has a current enrolment of 384 students. The school possesses spacious and well-maintained grounds and garden areas, and the site has a heritage overlay. All learning spaces facilitate team teaching, an expectation at our school, aiming to make practice public, rather than private and to continue our goal of creating communities of learners.
We provide a range of curriculum experiences through our classroom and specialist programs Chinese Mandarin, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education. Our bi-annual performances are an opportunity for our students to showcase their talents. There are digital display screens in every learning space, and either Apple or Samsung devices in all Foundation-Year 2 classrooms and laptop devices across Years 3-6.
Our school values and the student code of conduct provide a solid basis on which to develop responsibility in our students. We adopt a multi-age philosophy with students being grouped in the following ways, Foundation, Year 1/2, Year 3/4, Year 5/6. While the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills are core to our programs, we recognise the importance of providing a curriculum that personalises the learning path for each student, and work hard to create an environment that fosters learning through integrated inquiry. In Foundation-Year 2 we apply an investigative play approach, leading into explicit literacy and numeracy teaching via clinic groups. This is based on the Walker Learning model. Clinic group teaching is used to address literacy and numeracy concepts and skills in Years 3-6, taught through an inquiry focus and approach. Across the school, we are strongly focussed on the developmental nature of learning, supporting students to move from `where they're at' to the next step along the learning continuum, but always maintaining high levels of engagement and challenge.
A commitment to following the school vision, and a determination to contribute positively and proactively to a community of learners are strong expectations of staff at Auburn.
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.
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.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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 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.