Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - Latrobe
Reference: 1512124
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
Yinnar South Primary School is a gorgeous school nestled in the idyllic Jeeralang Hills. Our current enrolment is stable at 19 students, with a junior and a senior classroom running. The grounds include various playgrounds, a vegetable patch, chicken coop, basketball court and vast outdoor learning spaces. The Yinnar South Community Hall is on-site, and this is where our Playgroup operates as well as `Their Care¿ our outside of school hours care program is run from. This space is also where the students participate in food technology. Our extensive grounds have a variety of different spaces for our students to interact with their environment.
The school is well resourced with a 1:1 laptop program. iPads are also used to support learning across curriculum areas. Promethean Interactive boards and large televisions also support student development in all inside learning spaces.
Yinnar South Primary School is a safe, inclusive learning environment where we strive to ensure that all students reach their full potential and receive targeted teaching and learning at their point of need. Our workforce consists of three teaching staff, three education support staff members and principal. Our therapy dog, Winnie is onsite every day offering support, cuddles and a game of fetch for all students and staff.
Literacy and Numeracy are key focuses at Yinnar South Primary School with all teaching staff able to identify the needs of all students and support them at their point of need. Students utilise all learning spaces throughout the school. Students participate in Art, Science, PE and Patch 2 Plate, which is our gardening and cooking program as well as MARC Van experience each week.
Our school is committed to providing an environment where students feel supported to start, to try and don¿t give up. Students are encouraged to chant this motto in the classroom during inside learning and in the outside learning spaces where challenges are met, and opportunities are provided. Our student¿s model positive behaviour, and our classrooms are engaging, interesting and full of student voices sharing their learning. Our school acknowledges that student wellbeing and student learning outcomes are linked. Our school is an active member of the Yinnar and District Sports Association, connecting and working with other schools within our cluster. We attend camps with a variety of local primary schools.