Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1482512
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
Meadow Heights Primary School was established in 1992. It is situated 4 kilometres north of Broadmeadows on over three hectares of attractively landscaped grounds. The school ground features several designated grass play areas, basketball courts, large, open courtyard and covered playground areas. In 2024, the school had an enrolment of 381 students who come from diverse cultural and low socio-economic backgrounds, a high percentage of students have English as an Additional Language and 3 percent are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school has successfully met the challenges of its very diverse community and enjoys high parent approval.
At Meadow Heights Primary School (MHPS) we believe in providing a secure learning environment that inspires and challenges students to reach their full potential. At our school we believe in providing a secure learning environment that inspires and challenges students to reach their full potential. We aim to enable students to grow as responsible and respectful individuals who can make a positive contribution to the community. Our MANTRA is ¿Achieving the potential of all learners".
Meadow Heights PS has recently completed a school review and has developed a SSP for 2022to 2026. Areas of focus are:
At MHPS teaching and learning is organised to best support the differentiated learning needs of students within a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Teaching and Learning Leaders build the capability of all staff to learn about and use collaborative high-quality teaching and learning practices, so students are engaged in learning experiences targeted at their point of need. All team members collaborate and have shared responsibility for the planning, implementation and assessment of the teaching and learning programs to improve student growth and outcomes. The school focuses on school wide positive behaviours to develop students¿ emotional, social and academic abilities so that they are confident, active and motivated learners. We continue to work to link families to the Meadow Heights Primary School Community Hub. This enables intervention and support to occur before children attend school and allows families to be supported in an ongoing manner. The school has completed a successful partnership with the Differentiated Support for School Improvement (DSSI) initiative to build teachers¿¿ and leaders¿ capacity.
The school currently provides additional programs/activities that cater for a variety of needs including:
- Digital technologies
-Turkish Language Program
- Biannual Concert/Tabloid Sports Evening
- Glee Club and School Band
- Student Leadership: Junior School Council, House Captains and Vice Captains
- Camps
- Excursions and in-school workshops and performances
- Inter-school sport and sports clinic
- Swimming
- Book Week, Education Week, Literacy and Numeracy Week
- Lunchtime activities
- Multicultural Dance Group
For the School Strategic Plan, Annual Report to the Community, Annual Improvement Plan and related information please refer to our website www.meadowheightsps.vic.edu.au