Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1522359
Sherbourne PS opened in 1971 and is located in Briar Hill serving the surrounding communities of Briar Hill, Montmorency, Greensborough and Eltham. Sherbourne Primary School is part of the Banyule-Nillumbik Network of schools in the North Western Victoria Region.
The school resides on spacious natural grounds with modern classrooms and facilities including the provision of attractive rooms for all specialist areas. The main building includes the administration office, classrooms, and staff areas. A library, gym/hall and outdoor deck areas provide additional learning areas. There have been recent upgrades to the oval, along with new shade sails and toilets.
In 2024 the enrolment is 59 students, organized into 4 composite classes & one Prep/1 class, one year 2/3 class, one 4/5 class and one 5/ 6 class. Teachers work in P-3 and 4-6 teams. Sherbourne has 12.4 equivalent full-time staff including 1 Principal Class, 4.6 teachers and 6.8 EFT education support staff.
Sherbourne PS is committed to creating a community where all students feel accepted, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential, and are empowered to embrace learning, and strengthen their emotional, social and physical wellbeing. A comprehensive Victorian curriculum is delivered by our experienced staff with a focus on the development of the whole child, characterized by a positive learning environment, strong interpersonal relationships and the language of growth mindset. Classroom teaching and learning is augmented by the provision of a specialist curriculum in Visual Arts, Japanese and Physical Education F-6. The environment and sustainability are important aspects of the school curriculum. Access to digital technologies and a range of software programs is provided through the flexibility of school owned devices.
OUR SCHOOL VISION
Sherbourne PS is committed to creating a community where all students feel accepted, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential, and are empowered to embrace learning, and strengthen their emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
OUR MISSION
At Sherbourne our mission is to provide a positive learning environment by:
- Engaging learners in motivating and challenging programs that are fun and enjoyable
- Ensuring our children are safe and happy
- Operating within a spirit of teamwork, co-operation and in partnership with the community
- Delivering quality, well planned, and evaluated learning
- Maximizing the opportunities for all individuals to achieve and succeed
- Fostering tolerance, respect and acceptance of others
OUR PURPOSE
Sherbourne Primary School works to empower all students to be literate, numerate, and curious with a love of learning and the skills to pursue this. We aim to develop articulate, collaborative, and compassionate community members who care about the environment and each other.
OUR VALUES
Sherbourne Primary School's values are Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork and Learning. They define how we treat each other and how we want to be treated. We respect ourselves, our school and each another, and understand that our attitudes and behaviours have an impact on the people around us. We take responsibility for our actions, our learning, and our environment. We value others' ideas and opinions, working successfully with each other to achieve our goals. We strive for excellence in our learning, which means trying our hardest and doing our best.
The school continues to host annual community events including the much-loved Sherbourne traditions of Writers Festival, sports carnivals, graduation, the Billy Cart Grand Prix, a Year 4-6 camp, a day Camp for Year 1-3 and the introduction of an annual Teddy Bears' Picnic.
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