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: 1504823
Regency Park Primary School is located in Wantirna, at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, 30 kilometres east of Melbourne. Our student population remains stable, with a total enrolment of 535 students. The school community is culturally diverse, with families from 30 different linguistic backgrounds. Approximately 20% of our students come from homes where a language other than English is spoken. In 2025, the school employed 50 staff members, including 3 principal-class, 2 learning specialists, a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, 31 teachers, and 13 education support staff, which includes administration, aides, and a first aid officer.
At Regency Park Primary School, a positive school culture thrives, where staff collaborate effectively to provide targeted teaching and comprehensive wellbeing support for all students. As a school we continue to achieve academic excellence, consistently demonstrating high results in both NAPLAN data and teacher assessments. Our teachers are committed to planning and delivering a high-quality, engaging curriculum that is differentiated to meet the unique needs of every student. Our staff opinion survey results are exceptional and speak to the high levels of professionalism, respect and collaboration throughout our school.
At Regency Park Primary School, our vision is to foster an inclusive and challenging learning environment that offers diverse opportunities for students to reach their academic, social, and emotional potential. Our core values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Honesty, are at the heart of our approach. These values guide our daily interactions and help to build open, respectful, and supportive relationships within our school community.
In addition to the classroom program, our diverse and stimulating Specialist program includes Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Cultural Studies, and STEM. These subjects provide students with a well-rounded education and by offering a broad range of learning experiences, we aim to inspire future talents and foster personal growth. We firmly believe in nurturing the whole child. Successful academic learning is supported by the explicit teaching of social and emotional competencies through our school-wide programs, "Play is the Way" and Respectful Relationships.
Our school is built on a strong sense of community, and we are dedicated to fostering positive relationships with all members of the school community. Regency Park families are actively involved in various aspects of school life. Our outstanding school facilities enhance the learning experience, featuring an expansive artificial turf area suitable for a wide range of sports in any weather, several basketball courts, upgraded play equipment, a spacious carpeted hall with a stage, a library, an art room, a music room, a STEM room and dedicated breakout learning spaces.
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
Applicants must ensure that the following are included:
Please note: The selection panel may contact referees other than those listed.
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.