Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1481333
Montpellier Primary School is located in residential Highton, a Geelong suburb which is nestled between the Barrabool Hills and the Barwon River. The school was established in 1969 and has a current enrolment of approximately 560 students.
The priority at Montpellier Primary School is to meet the individual learning needs of all students and to enhance their learning opportunities and achievement. Across Grades Prep ¿ Six, there is a fundamental and strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy and all students demonstrating individual improved learning growth through cycles of goal setting, feedback and reflection. All teachers engage in year level and specific PLCs that focus on improving student outcomes through data analysis and targeted teaching.
The school has had a strong focus on the key elements of Visible Learning, especially learning intentions, success criteria and multiple forms of feedback to drive improved student learning outcomes. More recently, we have prioritised the High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) with a strong focus on Differentiated Teaching, Explicit Teaching and Setting Goals through the practice of Peer Observations. There are two Instructional Models that are implemented; GANAG (Goal, Accessing Prior Knowledge, New Information, Applying New Knowledge and Goal Reflection) for English and LES (Launch, Explore, Summarise) for Maths and Science.
The school Wellbeing Program, Positive Education, focuses on 24 Character Strengths and the 6 Virtues associated with these: Wisdom and Knowledge, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance and Transcendence. We are also developing a strong sense of student voice, agency and leadership. We encourage students to take ownership of their learning and provide opportunities for them to exercise agency and contribution to their learning community in order to promote self-worth, engagement, purpose and academic motivation.
Student leadership is facilitated via the Grade 6 Leadership Team and Grades 4-6 Student Council Representatives. Our Specialist classes are Art, PE, STEM, Performing Arts and Indonesian. We have a 1:1 BYOD iPad program to transform and amplify learning for Grades 3-6 students. An annual Dance Extravaganza and Concert, Interschool Sports, regular excursions and incursions as well as an annual camping program in Grades 4 and 6. These are all key features of experiences provided for students each year. Parent and carer involvement is important at our school and encouraged.
The underlying Values that drive our school culture are: Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
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
The successful applicant will be required to have an employee Working With Children Card.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake First Aid and/or Yard Duty supervision at Recess and Lunch breaks.
The hours are to be worked across 3 days, commencing at 8:30/8:45 am (depending on school requirements) and concluding at 3:30pm.