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: 1524569
Epping Views Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to join our team for a fixed-term parental leave position. We are a vibrant and inclusive early learning community that values high-quality education, collaboration, and strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community.
The successful applicant will work as part of a supportive team to deliver a play-based, inclusive kindergarten program that reflects the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and supports every child¿s learning journey.
We are seeking an educator with experience working in early childhood in either a long day care or sessional kindergarten setting, with demonstrated experience supporting bilingual children and children with additional needs.
Education Support Class ¿ Early Childhood (Kindergarten Context)
An Education Support Class (ESC) employee in an early childhood setting works under the direction and supervision of the teaching team, in line with service policies, procedures, and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and relevant Department of Education guidelines.
This role supports the delivery of high-quality educational programs for children.
SC1. How do you create an environment where children feel empowered to share their thoughts, make choices, and develop confidence in their own voice and agency?
SC2. Demonstrated understanding of the Child Safe Standards. Please describe how you would recognise and respond to a concern about a child¿s safety or wellbeing, including the steps you would take to report and escalate the concern in line with organisational policy and legal requirements.
SC3. Tell us about a collaborative team you have worked in. Describe your role within this team and how you contributed to planning, incorporating your VEYLDF experience.
SC4. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC5. Tell us why you want to work at Epping Views Kindergarten and what attributes you will bring to our team.
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.
All applicants must hold all current and relevant qualifications, including a Certificate 3 or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent approved by ACECQA), current Working with Children¿s Check, National Child Safe Training (Gecko) and up-to-date certifications in First Aid, Asthma Management, CPR, and Anaphylaxis training.
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