Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Inner South East suburbs
Reference: 1497740
Ashwood High School was recognised in 2021 as one of the `Top 10 Government Schools¿ in Victoria for VCE results, where the median study score was 33. Ashwood High School also gained recognition in 2023 as the highest ranked local entry high school in Victoria for university pathways. Ashwood High School is an aspirational co-educational secondary school providing an outstanding all-round educational experience, encouraging, inspiring, and cultivating students to be positive contributors to our world. Having served as an integral part of the community since 1962, Ashwood High School interweaves traditional values with a contemporary understanding of education. Our state-of-the-art facilities are situated on a 17 ha site with spacious, unparalleled grounds. A major building program has recently been completed of a new STEAM and Research Centre, opening at the end of 2023.
We develop critically aware, reflective, resilient, confident, and independent learners for life. We are proud of our strong sense of community and provide a welcoming, safe, secure, and orderly learning environment. The school has established the necessary preconditions ¿ safety, high expectations, routines, and authentic relationships ¿ to actualise an environment where students are afforded opportunities to celebrate success in all its forms. Our substantial awards and recognition program run throughout the school with an emphasis on student voice and agency.
We believe deep learning is facilitated by outstanding teaching. This occurs when all learners are actively engaged in a variety of differentiated and challenging learning tasks that are academically rigorous. We value the whole person and are committed to creating positive, adaptable, and socially aware citizens of the world. Our students are provided with an outstanding array of extra-curricular activities to cultivate student talent across what we believe are the four elements of a GREAT school:
As members of the Ashwood High School community, staff, and student behaviours are informed by our School Vision and Motto: `Vision Inspired Action¿ and guided by our school `CHOIR¿ values:
Community of learning and trust
High Expectations ¿ Aspire to your personal best
Optimism, reflection, and resilience
Innovation, creativity, and sustainability
Respect for teachers, students, school, and self-respect.
Our school¿s motto, `Vision Inspired Action¿, is reflected in the behaviours and actions of staff, students, parents, and partners. Together, we are committed to creating and sustaining a proud school culture of empowerment and excellence based on mutual respect. Deep learning is facilitated through outstanding teaching that is strengthened by supportive and authentic relationships. The Ashwood High School community is proud of our students¿ achievements, contributions to the community, conduct, personal presentation, courtesy, and manners.
We encourage our students to develop responsibility for their own learning, progress, and behaviour. We foster collaboration and cooperation with shared expectations of success. Ashwood High School is committed to providing innovative teaching and learning strategies. We are dedicated to establishing supportive and authentic relationships to ensure our students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. Our school is committed to realising student wellbeing, engagement, and achievement through focused effort on four priorities for continuous school improvement:
Over the past few years, Ashwood High School has undergone significant transformation and is experiencing the highest demand for enrolment in the history of the school. This growth has led to the creation and implementation of two mini schools: Middle School (Years 7-9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). This structure enables the ages and stages of learning to be fostered, developed, and celebrated.
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.
Attendance during term breaks may be required and a leave purchase allowance will be paid for this time.
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:
¿ Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
¿ Supports communication between teachers and parents
¿ Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
¿ Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
¿ Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
¿ Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
¿ Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
¿ Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
¿ Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
¿ Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille
It is expected that the staff member in this position will:
¿ Provide high-level educational support in the school community and beyond
¿ Build and maintain an effective team and develop cooperative working relationships
¿ Demonstrate excellent organisational and collaborative skills and successfully employ a range of suitable approaches to enact the responsibilities of the role
¿ Demonstrate high-level communication skills and professional behaviour when interacting with students and colleagues
Specific Duties:
¿ Assist students on an individual or group basis towards achieving specific learning outcomes.
¿ Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
¿ Assist students with the development of independence and appropriate social skills as required.
¿ Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
¿ Support the teacher to monitor and respond to classroom behaviour.
¿ Supervise students in practical classes to ensure the safety of the student and other class members.
¿ Under the direction of the teacher, assist with the supervision of students in the school yard, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, during therapy and community activities.
¿ Participate in team meetings.
¿ Participate in scheduled SSG meetings with the student, parent/carers and coordinators as required.
¿ Assist with the liaison and communication between, parents/carers, teachers, support staff and members of the wider school community.
¿ Assist with the preparation and purchase of student equipment and perform basic maintenance of program resources. For example: therapy, specialist and class equipment etc.
¿ Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
¿ Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
¿ Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
¿ Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluations of individual student involvement and achievement.
¿ Implement programs developed by visiting and Ashwood High School professionals including occupational therapist, speech therapist, physiotherapist, visiting teacher and psychologist as required.
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
Applicants are expected to submit the following:
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.