Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - East Gippsland
Reference: 1516413
Bairnsdale Secondary College, is located in the township of Bairnsdale approximately 300kms east of Melbourne CBD and is sited on Gunai-Kurnai land. The College has approximately 1300 students enrolled drawing on local communities, over 60% of these students travel to school on buses.
Bairnsdale Secondary College has much to celebrate when we reflect on the past few years. The dedication, resilience and professional commitment of all staff and students to continue to push forward, has really been remarkable.
The College embraces the entire school community. Our vision is to create a learning community with a focus on improving teaching practice through ongoing performance development so that students¿ outcomes improve. We have made significant gains in embedding the staged implementation of SWPBS (School Wide Positive Behaviour System). The College values are:
· Respect
· Resilience
· Responsibility
We have a system of 'values points' to recognise the positive behaviour within our student cohort. The prime purpose of our College is to maximise the opportunities and choices for all of our students to ensure they are confident individuals who make positive contributions to their communities. The connection between Wellbeing and Teaching and Learning is always a key focus. Our College supports the needs of all students in terms of wellbeing, a safe and positive learning environment and striving for excellence in academic outcomes for all students to improve choice and opportunity when their time at Bairnsdale Secondary College is concluded.
Parent Satisfaction has seen significant improvement, falling just shy of the state average for Victorian Secondary Schools. Measures of endorsement by the staff on the College Climate, has seen significant improvement, being above the state average for Victorian Secondary Schools. These factors combined show a significant development in our desire for whole school improvement. Whilst we celebrate fabulous progress being made in all areas at the College, we continue to strive for continuous improvement.
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.
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.
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
- All applications must include current names and contact details of a minimum 3 referees
- Application length including covering letter, selection criteria response and curriculum vitae is to be kept to a maximum 10 pages