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: 1525029
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.
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
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.
Langwarrin Primary School is a government primary school located just ten minutes from Frankston and at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. With enrolment steady at approximately 650 students, the school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the strong sense of community within the area. Langwarrin Primary School has a SFOE of 0.3419, reflecting a low to medium level of social disadvantage. Fifteen percent of the school population are equity funded, three percent are EAL funded and two percent identify as Indigenous. The school¿s vision is to create an engaging learning community where all learners maximise their potential, and this vision underpins every aspect of school life. Three core values¿respect, resilience and responsibility¿are embedded across all teaching and learning programs, guiding students to become confident, capable and compassionate learners.
Leadership at the school is strong and strategic, comprising a Principal, two Assistant Principals, three Learning Specialists, a Business Manager and a School Psychologist. The broader staff consists of 40 teaching staff, including a mix of full-time and part-time educators, with flexible work options and some shared class arrangements. A large education support workforce plays a vital role in assisting students with additional needs across learning spaces throughout the school. The school offers 29 classes organised in straight year levels.
Teachers are provided with dedicated collaborative planning time to work in Professional Learning Communities, ensuring a sequential curriculum aligned to the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and responsive to student needs. Langwarrin Primary School utilise the UFLI phonics program from Prep to Year 2, while our Year 3 to 6 students participate in Spelling Mastery. We have recently begun our journey as a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) school. Specialist programs enrich the curriculum and include Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Digital Technologies and Physical Education, with Auslan introduced for the first time in 2025.
The school works closely with the other government schools in Langwarrin and continues to share some facilities with Elisabeth Murdoch College, strengthening local partnerships and transition pathways. Students also benefit from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including camps, excursions, swimming programs, a performing arts night, the school musical and the bi-annual iCAN Challenge in support of Royal Children's Hospital, fostering community spirit and enriching the educational experience beyond the classroom.
PURPOSE
Vision
To create an engaging learning community where all learners maximise their potential
Goals
At Langwarrin Primary School we are striving to improve student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy by:
We are striving to improve student wellbeing by:
VALUES
Respect
Responsibility
Resilience