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: 1553017
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
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal
Syndal South Primary School is located within the City of Monash in Mount Waverley, in a leafy, park like setting. We sit in amongst the houses in a local neighbourhood. We have recently completed a major building development with 6 new classrooms, a library and an admin area. Many of our 306 students come from families who speak a language other than English enriching the cultural diversity of the school.
At Syndal South Primary School we provide educational excellence through vibrant teaching and innovative learning programs in an affirming, secure and stimulating learning environment. We offer a cohesive and sequential program that reflects current research on how students best learn, developing all students' capacity as learners through our commitment to quality teaching, personalised learning, and a differentiated curriculum.
Our curriculum is challenging and relevant and caters for the diverse abilities and needs within our learning community. We aim to develop in our students a love of learning, strong communication skills, the ability to be confident, responsible, creative, and critical thinkers and to be socially connected, independent and resilient. We celebrate a history of strong academic achievement. We provide specialist programs in Art, Music, Physical Education and LOTE (Japanese). Students also visit our well-resourced Library each week, where they further develop their love of reading and literature.
An engaging and varied range of enrichment opportunities, competitions, and programs is also offered to students, recognizing their breadth of talent. A broad Instrumental music tuition program is available. Science, design and technology and digital technologies are all integrated purposefully. Continuous improvement of student and teacher learning is embedded in our school culture, demonstrated by learning that is meaningful and rigorous.
Extracurricular opportunities are offered in academic activities, performing arts, visual arts, and sport. All students are valued, and differences are accepted within an inclusive and supportive school environment; one which promotes self-esteem, collaboration, learner agency, and a strong student voice. Throughout the year, students participate in programs which practice and embed human values and encourage a sense of community and personal responsibility.
The school highly values education as a partnership of students, staff, parents, and the local and wider community. Parent participation school and extra-curricular activities is strongly encouraged and valued.