Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1481287
At Dandenong West Primary School (DWPS), we are committed to equity and excellence for all students. We believe that all students can learn, and we make the difference. Our school supports students to reach their full potential through high-quality teaching, strong community connections, and continuous improvement.
We recognise that student learning does not happen in isolation¿it is a partnership between school, families, and the wider community. Our programs are designed to enhance student learning while also supporting families through access to services and engagement opportunities.
Evidence Based Teaching and LearningAt DWPS, we have a clear Tier 1 approach to teaching and learning, underpinned by Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI). Every student receives structured, high-impact instruction in every lesson through:
Consistent teaching routines to maximize learning time.
Frequent checks for understanding to ensure active participation.
Systematic, explicit instruction in literacy and numeracy, aligned with the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading.
We also implement a Response to Intervention (RTI) model to provide targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, ensuring no student is left behind.
A Diverse and Inclusive CommunityDWPS proudly serves a culturally diverse community, with many families newly arrived in Australia.
Building a Positive School CultureTo ensure every student is safe, happy, and ready to learn, we implement:
The Berry Street Educational Model to support engagement and emotional regulation.
Restorative Practices to build a culture of respect and responsibility.
Rights, Responsibilities, and Respectful Relationships to foster inclusion.
Our HEART values¿Honesty, Empathy, + Attitude, Respect, and Tolerance¿guide everything we do.
At DWPS, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, ensuring every child thrives in an engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.
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.
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