Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1547945
Kolorer College is a brand-new secondary school located in the growing suburb of Cobblebank, 33km west of Melbourne CBD. We opened in Term 1 2026 with 140 Year 7 students, and will grow by one year level each year, reaching Year 7-12 capacity in 2031. We are a supported inclusion school catering for all local students, with up to 10% of our enrolments with a recognised disability. We have an emphasis on high-quality, explicit and inclusive teaching practices for all students, and a system of Tier 2 and 3 supports for students with additional needs.
At Kolorer College we come together because learning matters. Our motto, Excellence Together, reflects our expectation that all students can learn and thrive at the highest levels. We are unashamedly ambitious for our learners and our school values, represented in the acronym `B.E.S.T `, are demonstrated each day by our dedicated staff and keen students:
Be Brave - face challenges with courage and persistence
Excel Together - aim high, support one another, and celebrate growth
Show Integrity - act with honesty, fairness, and responsibility
Think and Care - use wisdom, empathy, and respect to guide your actions
As a staff member at Kolorer College, you will enjoy:
The opportunity to be part of building our school¿s culture and curriculum programs from the ground up
Outstanding modern facilities including two indoor, multi-use courts, Performing Arts rooms, a modern Food Technology room and state-of-the-art VET kitchen, a STEAM building housing Art, Media, Design, Digital Technologies and Science, comfortable staff work spaces, high-quality natural light and acoustics in modern classrooms
A highly structured teaching and learning environment, with teachers supported by shared instructional practices and behaviour and engagement routines
Regular professional learning, coaching and mentoring using Steplab and other evidence-based resources
Shared, knowledge-rich curriculum resources developed by experienced subject leads
Part-time and flexible work opportunities in line with DE policies
Interested candidates can contact the Principal, Ciar Foster, on [email protected] or 0417 892 162.
Please provide a written response to each written criteria of no more than 1 page.
Preferred documentation format in a single PDF document.
SC1 Demonstrated experience or capacity to work with students to support a range of complex learning and behavioural support needs
SC2 Demonstrated ability to plan, order and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met
SC3 Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff and families
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as a member of a team
SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional development and learning/training
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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.
Position overview
This position enables students with additional needs to access and achieve in all areas of their learning. The role provides 1:1 or small group support and intervention to students in one or more of the following areas:
Responsibilities
Professional expectations
Requirements
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