Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1521315
Donvale Primary School is situated in a quiet and safe area of the City of Manningham. A feature of the school is the attractive physical environment. It showcases expansive treed grounds and school buildings that provide extra-large modern and well equipped open learning spaces. Our Senior School building, innovative in design, provides for open classrooms which facilitate teachers working together.
Donvale Primary School is committed to continuous improvement, and achieving excellence in teaching and learning at all levels.
Our structured caring and learning environment provides quality programs in Maths, Literacy, Humanities, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and an Information Technology curriculum. We are continuing with a sophisticated Learning Technologies infrastructure which incorporates 1:1 iPad technologies into the teaching and learning programs. In 2013, we introduced the Mandarin language into our curriculum as our Language Other Than English. We also introduced an `Artist in Residence¿ Program which was extremely well received by the students and community.
We provide a differentiated curriculum and focus on explicit teaching of skills which cater for the needs of individuals as learners and school citizens, valuing both academic and social development.
Our school prides itself on outstanding community spirit, fostered in all situations, including musical concerts, `Leap Frog¿ kinder/school transition program, social functions and a biennial whole school production. We have developed four core values (Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Compassion) around which our school community¿s behaviour is modelled.
We strive to develop knowledge, values and skills so that our students will:
· Engender a love for learning for its own sake
· Contribute to the development of citizens who are aware of their role as members of a community and democratic society
· Be prepared for further study and/or the workplace.
There is a very strong partnership in learning between the school, students and family, with a high level of parent participation both formally and informally at all levels of school life. This generates a secure, supportive, stimulating learning environment where success is celebrated.
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.
Monitor school emails and redirect as appropriate
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
The hours for this position will be Monday to Friday 8.15 am to 4.21 pm (38 hr pw).
This role will require experience in organising and prioritising work to ensure that all office/school policies are strictly adhered to and work expectations, standards and deadlines are being met.
You will work independently and as part of a team to provide a high standard of customer service and support services to staff, students, families and visitors to the school.
Typical duties will include: front counter reception, expertise in utilising Microsoft office including word processing, the ability to utilise all aspects of Cases 21and Compass student administration and account receivable modules, and First Aid as required.