Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1482451
Spensley Street Primary School is a contemporary school of 270 students, located in the inner northern suburb of Clifton Hill, on the edge of the Merri Creek and Yarra Bend Park. At Spensley Street Primary School we strive to develop highly-skilled, knowledgeable and caring young people. We want our students to be successful, lifelong learners, who will become active, engaged and thoughtful citizens. We provide our students with authentic learning opportunities using an inquiry based teaching approach.
We promote and sustain an inclusive, inspirational and robust community of students, staff, parents and carers. We take a whole-school approach to ensuring the wellbeing of our community. We provide diverse, challenging and child-centred learning programs to develop successful, lifelong learners. The educational, social, emotional and physical needs of the whole child are of primary importance and we are committed to an assessment program that values progress and achievement in all these areas.
Our vision of a successful learner is one who is:
An open-minded and creative thinker
A resilient and reflective self-manager
An empathetic and reliable collaborator
A responsive and respectful communicator
A curious and persistent researcher
A courageous and responsible contributor
We want our students to develop a strong sense of social justice, and to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to think critically about their world. Spensley Street Primary School provides an inclusive, multi-aged learning environment. The integrated curriculum is both broad-ranging and developmentally appropriate. Developing students¿ personal and social skills and understandings so that they become caring, socially responsible and active participants in the world is a key goal shared between staff and the school community.
Our multiaged class structures group students of different ages together for learning, giving them opportunities to experience a range of social and working relationships. The multiage environment promotes a strong sense of community and of taking responsibility for oneself and others. Students are grouped in multiage home groups, located in four large open plan learning areas. Each of the four Learning Areas houses students from Prep to Year 3 or Years 4 to Year 6, giving students of different ages many opportunities to know each other and work together.
Teachers provide our students with stimulating, targeted and challenging learning opportunities to ensure they become successful, confident learners with a strong sense of self. The school fosters a strong, supportive community for our families. We value our staff and recognise their importance, in partnership with families, in supporting students to realise their learning potential. Collaborative planning and team teaching is a strong feature of the school.
At Spensley Street, students participate in class and specialist programs that include art, music, Italian, PE and STEAM. They take part in a camping program that includes annual visits to our school-owned camp at Glen Forbes.
Spensley Street Primary School is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff member to become part of its skilled and dedicated team.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to our multi-aged, open-plan, and inquiry approach to teaching and learning.
The successful applicant will work directly with funded students and others requiring support, as part of a team of Education Support staff (integration aides) under the direction of the classroom teachers and the wellbeing leader. The students have a range of learning disabilities and/or behavioural challenges. Our school prides itself on our inclusive practices and is well-versed in making adjustments so that all of our students can succeed at school. The successful applicant will work directly with funded students and others requiring support, as part of a team of Education Support staff (integration aides) under the direction of the classroom teachers and the wellbeing leader. The students have a range of learning disabilities and/or behavioural challenges. Our school prides itself on our inclusive practices and is well-versed in making adjustments so that all of our students can succeed at school.
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.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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