Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1485810
Collingwood English Language School (CELS) is the major provider of the New Arrivals Program in the North Western Victoria Region. It is a Foundation to Year 10 multi-campus school, providing full time, intensive English Language courses for newly arrived migrants and refugees with campuses located in Collingwood, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn. The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 (Term 3).
We provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where students prepare for a seamless academic, social and cultural transition to mainstream school or other educational pathways. We also support families and guardians to understand and engage with our school community and the Victorian Education system.
Students attend the New Arrivals Program for intensive English as an Additional Language courses for 6 months if educational background is age equivalent. Students with disrupted schooling often attend for 4 terms. Assessment and reporting reflect this context.
The ratio of teachers to students is 13:1. Multicultural education aides support teachers, students and families.
We provide innovative, creative, high quality EAL teaching and learning programs. Our students have a sense of curiosity, resilience and are excited about their learning and preparation for mainstream school or further education, leading to improved academic and life chances.
At Collingwood English Language School:
Values
Our core purpose at Collingwood English Language School is underpinned by the following values:
Collingwood Campus
Collingwood English Language School was established as a school in 1989. The Collingwood Campus is located in Cambridge Street, approximately one kilometre northeast of the city centre. This is the original campus.
Broadmeadows Campus
The Broadmeadows Campus is in Johnstone St, Broadmeadows and is part of the Dimboola Hub, sharing the oval with Broadmeadows Valley Primary School and Hume Central (Dimboola Rd Campus).
Craigieburn Campus
The Craigieburn Campus is located on Northleigh Ave, approximately two kilometres from the Craigieburn railway station and sits adjacent to Craigieburn South Primary School.
South Morang Campus
The South Morang Campus opened in July 2023 and is co-located with The Lakes South Morang College at 235 Gordons Road, South Morang.
Further Information
Further information is available from the Collingwood English Language School website, including:
Website:
School Contact:
Catherine McMahon, Principal
Phone: 03 9419 7633
SC1
Demonstrated high level of administrative and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, friendly, and professional support to a diverse school community. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and maintain confidentiality while adopting a solutions-focused approach.
SC2
Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organised learning hub that supports student engagement including supervision of students in a library environment. Demonstrated understanding of OH&S in the workplace.
SC3
Demonstrated ability to assist staff and students with library tools and applications, and to create accessible user guides and documentation to support the effective use of digital and library resources. Demonstrated ability to create visual resources. Knowledge of school library processes including cataloguing and circulation,
SC 4 Demonstrated ability to show initiative, work independently and in teams, effectively managing time and resources to meet school priorities. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, openness to learning new technologies, and alignment with Department values.
SC 5 Demonstrated ability to manage a busy work environment, contribute towards strategic decision making within the school including the provision of advice to the Principal, Business Manager, staff, and the wider community.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Library Administrator, your role will be varied, liaising with and supporting staff and students across our four campuses. With the guidance of the Principal and Business Manager, in the library team, you will work with student learning leaders and curriculum resource co-ordinators to manage the library facility, curriculum resources, information technologies and displays.
Key Responsibilities include:
Library Administration
Curriculum Support
Resource Development and Curation
Technology and Digital Tools Integration
Student Engagement
Whole school duties
The successful applicant will:
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
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Collingwood English Language School.
Please note the following:
Collingwood English Language School Commitment to Child Safety
Collingwood ELS is committed to child safety. We believe that all children should be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
We practise zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns are treated very seriously and consistently with our policies and procedures. We acknowledge and practise legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are concerned about a child¿s safety. Collingwood ELS is committed to preventing child abuse and early identification of risks and risk minimisation. Our human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers support child safety. We regularly train and educate our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
By applying for this position in the teaching service, the applicant is aware that information may be collected in order to establish whether they are suitable for child-connected work and is a fit and proper person (as defined in the Ministerial Order 1359).