Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1503345
SC1 Capacity to undertake support tasks in the classroom necessary for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students to be successful learners.
SC2 Demonstrated proficiency in a school setting using office systems, educational platforms, software and technical equipment as relevant to the position.
SC3 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, tutors, education support, students and parents.
SC4 A commitment to professional learning and growth.
SC5 Proficient reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English and other student cohort languages
SC 6 Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team.
Assist with communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instruction. for students who require cultural and linguistic support. The role also provides support to teaching staff through facilitating specific personal learning plans for students in the classroom.
1. Classroom Support
2. Parent/community Support
3. Communication
4. Other Duties
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
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Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
COLLEGE PROFILE, VISION AND VALUES
Lyndhurst Secondary College is situated just north of Cranbourne in the south-western corner of the City of Casey - one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. Our college has an enrolment of 840 students and is projected to rise further. Over recent years, the cultural mix of the College has evolved, with students coming from over 50 backgrounds and nationalities.
Our College Vision, 'Empowering students for learning and life', is lived on a daily basis through both our classroom practices and co-curricular opportunities. Our College Values are excellence, commitment, integrity, and respect, with an overarching belief in high expectations for all. These are recognised with students through an active SWPBS framework known as Lyndhurst Legacy whereby staff can recognise students for their demonstration of College Values to accumulate points, which contribute to regular awards given at year level and whole school assemblies.
WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF SAY ABOUT LYNDHURST SECONDARY COLLEGE?
In the 2024 Student Attitudes to School Survey, our students reported positive results that were above both similar schools AND state results in EVERY single measure. This includes important areas such as effective classroom behaviour, stimulated learning, having an advocate at school, a sense of connectedness and high expectations for success.
In the 2024 School Staff Survey, our staff reported positive results that were at or above both similar schools AND state results in 27 of a total 31 measures. This includes important factors such as having a collective focus on student learning, instructional leadership and staff safety and wellbeing.
COLLEGE-WIDE APPROACH TO KNOWING OUR STUDENTS
The Lyndhurst Secondary College community is committed to providing a safe, challenging and stimulating learning environment for all students. We have school-wide, consistent approaches to classroom routines and classroom/behaviour management to ensure that our students can be ready to learn and can achieve success, as well as ensure staff are supported to make every minute of learning time effective.
In 2024, we commenced the work of implementing the Berry Street Education Model framework, with all staff undertaking 4 days of professional learning. We also have a daily 10-minute home group and weekly Mentor period where teachers work with the same teacher who deeply knows their group of young people and works with them to build their learning to learn skills, improve their wellbeing and connection and investigate future careers and pathways.
CURRICULUM OFFERINGS
Our curriculum offers a range of flexible learning options and support programs. This includes a focus on providing high-quality vocational programs for students right from Year 7, including Hands On Learning, access to on-site and external VET courses and a strong VCE Vocational Major curriculum. The college is also home to its own state of the art Auto Trade Skills Centre which delivers Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation to over 80 students each year. Students also have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of subjects, with Arts and Technologies taster classes in Years 7 and 8 through to flexibility in their elective options in Years 9 and 10.
STUDENT VOICE AND AGENCY
As a college, we understand the importance of student voice and agency in relation to school connectedness. As result, there are extensive leadership opportunities available to students across a range of areas within the College community. We also support our young people with an extensive and highly skilled Wellbeing Team, as well as connecting with a variety of community-based groups.
CURRENT STRATEGIC FOCUS
Presently the major focus for staff is to develop classroom curriculum and pedagogy through a range of evidence-based teaching and learning strategies, to further improve outcomes for students. The objective is to teach each student's point of need, regardless of where they on the learning continuum.
This, alongside the development of whole-school frameworks and implementation of the Berry Street Education Model are key components of our Annual Implementation Plan.