Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Hepburn
Reference: 1509633
We live in a community that values individuality, diversity and free thinking as much as we do. Daylesford College offers purpose-designed collaborative learning spaces; teachers and technologies that encourage inquisitive learning; a curriculum that emphasises critical and creative thinking; and a culture of inclusion and support. Our goal is to guide the students in our care to become confident, responsible, resilient individuals ready to make their mark in an ever-changing world.
Daylesford College is the sole provider of secondary education in the Shire of Hepburn and consists of 480 students, 40 teachers and 12 support staff. The school draws students from a wide region with 65% of students travelling to school by bus every day.
Our purpose is to provide an engaging, supportive and effective learning environment. Recognising the diversity of learning needs and aspirations of students both at school and beyond. We are committed to providing clear and effective learning pathways and programs for all students. Through these pathways and programs we will inspire and support each and every student to reach and extend his or her academic, practical and social potential. Equipped with these skills we believe our students will be well placed to meet future challenges and make the pivotal transition to optimistic, resourceful and resilient adults.
Our goal is to create a vibrant and successful school which:
· Provides effective learning opportunities for all students through the delivery of robust and relevant learning pathways and programs. All pathways and programs will deliver best learning and teaching practices and will be based on appropriate elements of the Victorian Curriculum, Years 7-10 and student designs premised on the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of Applied Education (VCAL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET).
· Provides high-quality current and innovative teaching in a collaborative and supportive school culture.
· Engages and empowers students in their learning by providing them with the skills to develop, evaluate and reflect on their own learning. Successful development of these skills will equip students with the means to meet the wide range of learning challenges throughout their secondary schooling and beyond.
· Supports students to develop and put into practice a variety of key learning skills including problem solving, effective communication, collaboration and critical and creative thinking.
· Prepares and encourages students to participate in further education, training and employment and become life-long learners.
· Provides a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports the social and emotional wellbeing of all students, helps them develop strong ethical and moral values, raises individual aspirations and develops a strong sense of self-belief, and provides opportunities to explore and develop leadership skills and experience.
· Actively engages parents in the learning process, providing up-to-date information on their child¿s activities and progress and ensuring strong and open communication between parents, teaching staff and the school at all times.
· Develops and maintains strong links with the school and the broader communities through a program of academic, artistic and civic engagement.
· Reflects the diversity and strengths of the local and surrounding communities within its learning programs ¿ for example, food and hospitality, sustainability and the arts ¿ and engages with and involves the community in the delivery of these programs.
Our College values are Community, Individuality, Determination and Resilience with a school motto of `Shape the Future¿.
The College has undergone significant change over the last few years and it is an exciting time to be part of Daylesford College.
You can work confidently with students who need academic, social or behavioural support, using adjustments, scaffolds and predictable routines to help them engage in learning. You bring an understanding of neurodiversity and a calm, patient manner to your work.
2. Building Positive RelationshipsYou build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff and families, communicating clearly and working independently while also following teacher direction. You are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe environment for every young person.
3. Working Effectively as Part of a School TeamYou collaborate well with teachers, wellbeing staff and leadership to support individual student needs, and you stay organised in managing small-group work, in-class support and required documentation. You are reflective, open to feedback and adaptable in meeting students¿ learning goals.
The Student Learning Support Officer works directly in classrooms to assist students with additional learning, social or behavioural needs. The role supports teachers by helping students stay engaged, understand tasks and develop the skills they need to participate successfully in school. The officer works with kindness, clarity and patience, creating a sense of safety and belonging for students who benefit from extra guidance.
Support students with diverse learning needs during class by providing prompts, scaffolds, adjusted materials and one-to-one or small-group assistance.
Help students develop learning routines, self-regulation strategies and positive classroom behaviours in line with the teacher¿s direction.
Build strong relationships with students based on respect, encouragement and consistent expectations.
Maintain clear, professional communication with teachers, wellbeing staff and leadership to share observations, discuss student progress and plan support.
Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to understand lesson goals and deliver support that aligns with the learning intention and success criteria.
Follow individual education plans, behaviour support plans and required accommodations for students with additional needs.
Assist in creating an inclusive classroom where all students feel safe, valued and able to learn.
Help prepare, organise or adapt learning materials as directed by teachers.
Keep accurate notes, records or data relating to the students you support, following school processes.
Use calm, proactive de-escalation strategies to support students experiencing dysregulation.
Maintain confidentiality, uphold professional boundaries and follow Department and school policies.
Participate in relevant training, meetings and reflection sessions to continue developing practice.
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.