Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1484988
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 the first level for a registered nurse is Level 1 Range 3).
A role at this range may include:
¿ Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
¿ Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
¿ Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
¿ Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
Position hours are Monday to Friday 10:45am - 2:45pm (Full-time position negotiable)
Level 2 First Aid Qualification
Current Victorian Working with Children Check.
Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
Desirable:
Post graduate qualification and/or demonstrated expertise in paediatric health, school health, community health, public health and/or primary health care.
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
¿ All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
¿ Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
¿ A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
¿ Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http:/www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Sandringham East Primary School is located in the leafy Bayside suburb of Sandringham, 15 kilometres southeast of the Melbourne CBD. The school was established in 1931 and has proudly served as a community hub for Sandringham, valuing relationships, and a strong sense of community for over 93 years.
At Sandy East PS, we believe that every child is a unique individual brimming with potential and curiosity, and it is our privilege to nurture and guide them along their educational journey. We are driven by a clear School Vision to ensure that we are building an inclusive community where our children are active learners, critical thinkers, and creative explorers. Our motto is to think¿imagine¿become.
Our school values of care, aspiration and respect underpin who we are as a community. They provide our students with a framework to develop core principles that empower them to make active and meaningful contributions to both their school and wider communities. A consistent, school-wide approach to establishing routines and protocols that focus on positive behaviours further enhance our ability to provide a harmonious learning environment. Students are taught to use the Zones of Regulation to assist with self-monitoring and the development of strategies.
With a current enrolment of 428 students, we are considered one of the medium sized schools in the Beachside Network. The staffing profile for 2025 consists of the principal, 1 assistant principal, 2 Leading Teachers, 2 Learning Specialists, 35 teachers and 11 education support staff. Specialist teachers teach PE, Visual Arts, Science and Mandarin (LOTE) along with an ES staff member who oversees the Kitchen Garden program.
We believe that the greatest impacts on student learning are teacher excellence and positive relationships. Our dedicated team of educators are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child can flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We believe in taking collective responsibility and work collaboratively as a professional learning community to engage in rigorous data analysis and professional learning that enables us to focus on our continual strive for improvement.
We prioritise explicit instruction in English and Maths, as we believe these foundational subjects are key to student success. We focus on building strong literacy and numeracy skills through direct teaching, ensuring that every child has a solid understanding of these core areas. However, we also recognise the importance of a well-rounded education and incorporate an inquiry-based approach across the broader curriculum.
Extensive building works were completed at the end of 2024. The original heritage-listed administration building has resumed pride of place at the front of school. It is home to a wonderful new STEM Centre complete with a beautifully landscaped outdoor learning space. Beyond the front office lies newly appointed classrooms, a natural adventure playscape, library, canteen, freshly turfed sports oval and full-size gymnasium/basketball stadium. Students also enjoy the walking track, colourful junior playground, indigenous gardens and gaga pit. Our Junior Learning Centre has the ¿Prep Backyard¿ which is a dedicated space for our Foundation students to enjoy. Our chooks roam freely in the kitchen garden, complete with a woodfire pizza oven and BBQ area.
Please see the school website for further information about our wonderful school.
www.sandringhameast.vic.edu.au