Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1498887
3 days per week
Role Purpose
To provide high-quality speech pathology services within a primary school setting, including:
Other Information
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Qualifications and 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
Vision Statement
St Albans Primary endeavours to provide a learning environment in which all children can achieve their full potential academically, physically as well as socially and emotionally. We respect and value the school's cultural and economic diversity and aim to foster links between all members of the wider school community.
Mission Statement
At St Albans Primary School we will:
- develop a positive learning culture through the provision of an engaging and safe learning environment
- provide teaching and learning programs that will utilise a range of teaching strategies which engage and create a sense of belonging and enhance student learning outcomes
- focus on improved student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy
- have a strong commitment to staff and student wellbeing
- build community links to assist with the implementation of a range programs and activities to support and engage our diverse community.
Values
St Albans Primary School values of resilience, respect, acceptance and responsibility underpin all learning. Students are encouraged to reach their full learning potential and take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour.
Context
St Albans Primary School opened in 1889 in a small cottage. The area is now part of the western suburbs and the school is located within a largely residential area approximately 18 kilometres west of the Melbourne GPO in the municipality of Brimbank.
The student population is currently 255 and is characterised by an SFO index of 0.8095 with high LBOTE (including refugees) and transience.
St Albans Primary School has an outpost program of the Western English Language School operating five days a week, there are currently five classrooms.
The school community values education highly and is mutually supportive.
The school operates with composite classes for Years 3-6 and straight classes for Prep to Year 2. In addition to the Principal, the school is staffed by 19 EFT Teachers, a Business Manager, ES staff who work as Learning Support and Multicultural Aides as well as Administration Support.
At St Albans Primary School the curriculum is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and focuses on improvement in teaching and learning through the provision of programs and teaching strategies which engage children, create a sense of belonging and enhance student outcomes. The school's programs reflect current best practice in literacy and numeracy teaching along with high levels of student engagement.
St Albans Primary School has a strong commitment to staff and student welfare. The school's Welfare Officer oversees and implements a range of programs including a daily breakfast club, Sporting Schools and a range of parent programs.
To further build community links the school has established a Community Hub and works closely with The Smith Family who assist with the implementation of a range of programs and activities to support our diverse community.