Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1505650
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.
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.
Keilor Views Primary School is a school where we empower learners with the skills and dispositions to flourish. Learning comes first in our safe and collaborative learning environment. Keilor Views Primary School (KVPS) is located in the suburb of Keilor Downs and we have an enrolment of 400 students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Keilor Views Primary School officially opened in 2010 and is located on the former Keilor Downs Primary School.
We are a highly supportive community that is focused on empowering learners. Our team utilises every single day to take the opportunity to make a positive impact on our classrooms, our school, and on those around us. Don¿t miss a single chance to make a difference¿ Our team trusts each other and has each others backs. We all are intrinsically motivated to bring our whole and best self to our learning environment and lead learning with our whole hearts.
We bridge the gap between the core knowledge that allows students to succeed and create the opportunities to gain the skills and character traits to be innovative, adaptable and emotionally aware citizens of the future.
Our school is a highly inclusive educational setting that prides itself on the delivery of a high quality teaching and learning and evidence-based, researched proven practices that make a difference to learning. The school is empowering learners that are resilient, seek feedback, are curious and collaborate, supported through our effective learner qualities. Our school wide values of Respect, Responsible and Safe underpin and cultivates our school culture. We are progressive and innovative and challenge the learning norms with new school based and other contemporary research and best practice. Classroom learning is supported by Specialist sessions which include: Physical Education, Visual Art / Performing Art, LOTE and STEM.
If you would like to become a member of the KVPS family and have a curious and innovative growth mindset and would like to commit to have a genuine impact on learners lives please apply. We look forward to welcoming and empowering you to be your best self.