Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1496788
For over 30 years, the College (under its former name of Queenscliff High School) has served the local community and the past record of our students in academic, cultural and sporting fields is noted with pride.
The College operates on two sites with approximately 500 students at Ocean Grove and 730 students at Drysdale. All Year 7 and 8 students are located at the Ocean Grove Campus; the Drysdale Campus has students from Year 9 to Year 12.
Education Support Officers make a valuable contribution to the lives and interests of young adults at Bellarine Secondary College through the contribution to school administration and operations and through direct support to teachers and students in the deliver of educational programs. They are considered a vital part of the teaching and learning process of the College.
SC1. Demonstrated Library experience and ability to plan and manage a Library program within an educational setting
SC2. Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC3. Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC4. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop constructive relationships within the school community.
SC5. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
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.
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
Please provide the following:
* A CV including relevant qualifications and experience including name, contact number and email.
* Response to the Key Selection Criteria.
* Provide your Working With Children¿s Check (WWCC) details, including expiry date. An Employee WWCC is mandatory for working in schools. If you are appointed to the position, you will be required to have this prior to commencement.
* Name, email, and mobile number for 3 current referees.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees relevant to your application.
Applicants will be advised if this occurs.
Position descriptions are reviewed regularly and may change, by consultation, with the Principal.
All staff are appointed to Bellarine Secondary College and can work at either campus, depending on the needs of the College.