Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1484200
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.
SC7 Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles underpinning bilingual education
[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
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.
Huntingdale Primary School is located in South Oakleigh 20km from Melbourne. The school opened in 1954 and has a current enrolment of around 416 students. The school attracts students from both the local neighbourhood and a wide range of suburbs. 30% are from a Japanese family background and the other 70% of students come from more than 20 different cultural groups. The Student Family Occupation index indicates that families generally come from middle to high socioeconomic circumstances.
Huntingdale is a proud Bilingual School that focuses on literacy, numeracy, inquiry learning and student wellbeing in two languages: English and Japanese. In 1997, the school implemented the Japanese Bilingual educational approach. In 2025, 50% of the curriculum is taught in Japanese which includes reading, writing, speaking and listening, mathematics, dance and drama. The 50% taught in English includes reading, writing, speaking and listening, visual art, physical education and inquiry learning. Wellbeing and assembly are in both languages.
The teaching staff plan and implement a differentiated curriculum with particular emphasis on the acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills in the bilingual setting. We implement the Reading Workshop Model using the CAFÉ reading menu as part of the whole class teaching instruction, independent reading and differentiated group activities. The Writer's Workshop is used throughout the school using the VOICES+P menu to drive teaching. Numeracy is taught in Japanese, with English classroom teachers supporting students to understand mathematics language. ICT and multimedia are integrated into all aspects of learning, enabling our students to connect to the broader world.
Student wellbeing is an important part of the school curriculum. We have implemented `Play is the Way' throughout the whole school and the following virtues are the cornerstone of our school norms:
Our school values of Kindness, Creativity, Courage and Personal Best are integrated in all aspects of learning. The school also teaches the `Zones of Regulation' to complement our wellbeing program.
The school also has a strong Physical Education program including teacher run activities, sports clinics, camps and interschool sports. Our Arts Program is renowned with a Taiko Drumming Group, Bilingual Choirs (F-3 and 4-6) and a bilingual school production in odd years. The school also provides a range of enrichment opportunities particularly in mathematics and science. STEM is a specialist subject taught in Years 3-6 and is a focus as part of the Oakleigh Education Plan.
Huntingdale has strong international ties. This includes a sister school relationship with Kuramochi Primary School in the Mie Prefecture of Japan, and we take groups of Year 5/6 students on a Japan Trip every two years. Each year Shioya Junior High School visits our school, and this is a long-standing partnership. We have an excellent relationship with our local kindergarten.
In acknowledging that a team of students, staff and parents working together produces the best educational outcomes, the school encourages and values parent participation in many capacities. We have an active Parents Association- `Watashi Mo' (meaning `count me in') and parents are actively involved in a range of educational, environmental, social and fundraising activities. The School Council together with the parent group work enthusiastically to provide a quality educational facility for the Huntingdale community.
Huntingdale Primary's motto `Engaging Minds Together' has been the motivation and will continue to be the motivation for many achievements.