Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1486026
Ardeer Primary School is a small metropolitan primary school with an enrolment number of approximately 135 students. The school was established in 1961 and is located in the heart of the small community of Ardeer. Set on a large suburban block with grassed open spaces, a large inclusive playground, school oval, Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA), basketball courts, onsite kindergarten, synthetic racetrack, and attractive gardens.
Given our relatively small student population, we offer a highly personalised learning experience for our students. We pride ourselves on being a caring and supportive school that knows and caters to the needs of our school community and students extremely well.
Ardeer Primary School remains focused to the three big ideas of a Professional Learning Community:
¿A focus on improving learning outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy - our fundamental purpose is to ensure that all students learn at high levels.
¿The development and nurturing of a collaborative culture - we work collaboratively to meet the needs of staff, students and our community.
¿ Results Orientation - we use student data and results to know if students are learning and respond to their needs.
¿The implementation of consistent practices focused on empowering learners who are actively engaged in and connected to their learning.
We are unrelenting in our pursuit of excellence in all endeavours, setting high aspirational goals for our staff, students, and community alike. We pride ourselves on maintaining an environment that is safe, orderly and one in which high levels of student engagement and effective learning ensue..
Students are supported to become active, independent learners provided with the skills to thrive both within an individual and collaborative learning environment. We ensure our students develop increasing responsibility for their learning as they progress throughout their years at school. Frequent opportunities are provided to promote student voice, agency, and leadership both within and outside of the classrooms, including our Student Voice Team.
We have a committed staff and pride ourselves on the wonderful school climate we create, in which all students thrive. Students always remain at the centre of our daily work. We maintain a strong focus on ensuring the delivery of the highest academic and wellbeing outcomes for every student, every day. We have a clear focus on creating a supportive and inclusive school environment that celebrates the rich diversity of our school community.
We value the importance of frequent collaborative opportunities to build staff capacity. All staff members at Ardeer Primary School actively work to develop their professional capacity to provide the best outcomes for our students. We have developed a consistent and coherent whole school approach to the teaching of Literacy and Mathematics. Staff are committed to continually developing their practice and this is achieved through the support of our internal instructional leaders and external coaches.
The school has a strong commitment to providing a curriculum that is both supportive of the needs of individual students and one that challenges students to achieve their best. The school is committed to strengthening student achievement across all curriculum areas with a major focus on the curriculum areas of English and Mathematics. We also provide varied learning opportunities that cater to the whole learner. The school offers specialist programs in PE, Library, Music, Art and AUSLAN.
We recruit for culture and seek to employ staff who are:
-Committed to ongoing professional development
-Reflective
-Collaborative
We thank you for your interest in our school and very much value the skills and experiences that you would bring to this role.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.