Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1500350
School Profile
Mossgiel Park, in the heart of Endeavour Hills, is an innovative and exciting place to learn. The school is committed to quality in education and providing the best educational opportunities for all students.
In partnership with parents, teachers and students in the school community, MPPS aims to provide a happy, safe and supportive learning environment that emphasises success, challenge and enjoyment in learning and prepares students for life in the 21st century. A large part of this preparation for life involves the cultivation and development of learning dispositions and skills known as the 6Cs (six Competencies). These competencies, Character Education, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Citizenship and Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, form the foundation for teaching and learning at MPPS.
Facilities:
Mossgiel Park Primary School was designed around an administrative core. Fourteen permanent classrooms were added in 1999 and a gymnasium was completed in 2000. Three relocatable classrooms and a science room, a well-resourced Library and ICT Centre and a purpose-built Art room enable us to offer a wide range of programs. The facilities were upgraded in 2010 when a new construction project- multi-purpose centre providing a full size gymnasium, music centre, kitchen and meeting room was completed. Blessed with extensive grounds, the children enjoy three separate playgrounds purpose designed for their age, a soccer pitch, softball diamond, football oval and cricket nets. The large asphalted areas include two basketball/netball courts, ball courts, and play areas. The children have also worked with community groups to develop the environmental Frog Pond area, the ¿Japanese Garden¿ reflective learning space,.
These, along with our existing facilities, enhance the high quality of education that continues to be offered within the walls of our school.
Demographics:
Our current Enrolment of 269 students comprises more than 35 different ethnic groups.
With an SFO density of 0.62 MPPS is a disadvantaged school community, with a substantial proportion of families eligible for government assistance, a majority from Non English Speaking Backgrounds, and a significant proportion with deprived language backgrounds despite being born in Australia.
We have a very experienced teaching workforce and an exceptional team of Education Support Staff.
Educational Program:
The Victorian curriculum has been effectively implemented through integrated units of work developed by teams of teachers in sub schools. Assessment for and of learning is embedded in our units of work and teachers work with students to devise authentic forms of assessment and rubrics. There is a strong school-wide commitment to literacy, numeracy and science. LOTE (Indonesian) is taught from Foundation to Year 6 and all students enjoy specialist teaching in Visual Arts, Music, Health &Physical Education, Digital Learning and Podcast Studio.
Students and teachers are working to extend their understanding of new and exciting technologies while becoming responsible digital citizens and the Environmental programs and our robust social and wellbeing programs, help connect children to our school and to the wider community.
We value the MiniLit and provide EAL for students as they master English.
Health and Wellbeing:
At MPPS we promote the uniqueness of one's identity and self-worth as a member of the community. Students share a strong sense of school spirit and are committed to reflect our school motto `Strive to Succeed¿ in all they do.
As a school community we actively promote the safety and wellbeing of students, with all staff committed to providing a child safe environment, recognising and inclusive of the needs of all children, particularly students who are vulnerable due to age, family circumstances, abilities, or indigenous, cultural or linguistic background. In accordance with our legal obligations, including child safe standards, we are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment. Further information regarding our school's Child Safe Policy and Staff Code of Conduct is available on the Mossgiel Park Primary School Website.
Our Kinder-Prep transition program ensures a happy start for our new beginners, and close links have been developed with surrounding secondary colleges to support students as they embark on their secondary education.
We encourage children to share and help one another through co-operative learning, cross-age activities, buddy reading and peer tutoring across the curriculum. Students are involved in decisions and take substantial responsibility for their own learning.
A sense of empathy for others is developed through involvement in various social service activities. A `House' system encourages a sense of belonging for our students, and enables children to be included in school decision-making.
The development of independence is encouraged through involvement in a carefully graded excursions and outdoor education program that offers students the opportunity to visit Sovereign Hill (attending the historic school), and enjoy adventure camps, in addition to participating in an extensive excursions program.
We are committed to providing a playground that is a safe and happy place to play.
Our student engagement program supports the development of friendships and co-operative play and provides positive strategies for making friends and dealing with bullying. The program is focused on teaching children the skills of co-operation, friendship and problem solving. It includes the (SEL) Social & Emotional Learning through the Respectful Relationship program, Smiling Minds and Student Voice, partnering with Quaglia Institute. The discipline policy is well understood by all children and staff members and positive behaviors are highlighted and rewarded.
The school also prides itself on the student achievement in Sport. We believe that the development of sporting and physical education skills encourage self-esteem and healthy living. Our physical education programs include P.M.P. (Perceptual Motor Program), athletics, intensive swimming and a full range of sports and games.
Staff commitment to extra-curricular programs is also recognised and highly valued by the school.
We are committed to providing a child-centered curriculum that emphasises success, challenge and enjoyment in learning. We believe that learning technologies can enhance learning in every key learning area and are committed to integrating them, where appropriate, into our classroom programs.
Mossgiel Park is very proud of its achievements and excited about all that the future has to offer.
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 requirement for this position]
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 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.