Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Alpine
Reference: 1493574
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.
Attendance for this position is two mornings, two afternoons and one full day (Friday), working across the year levels.
The successful applicant may also be required to attend outside school hours to support camps, sporting programs, excursions and whole school events.
An ability to support the school Breakfast Club program and lunchtime clubs is an advantage.
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
Porepunkah Primary School is located on the banks of the Ovens River near the foot of Mount Buffalo and adjacent to the National Park. In 2024 the school had an enrolment of 120. There has been a primary school in the township of Porepunkah since 1873 and the school boasts a long tradition of community involvement, pride and a real feeling of ownership. Porepunkah Primary School has a history of commitment to the best interests of its students, their educational development, their long-term welfare and their overall safety. The school celebrated 150 years of education in 2023.
The staffing profile of the school is 1.0 Principal, 6.6 EFT Teaching Staff including a 0.8 Learning Specialist, 0.8 Business Manager, 1.5 ES working with students identified through the Program for Students with Disabilities and casual workers in the school including the school library/admin support, maintenance and gardening. The school previously operated an Outside of School Hours Care Program for both Before School Care and After School Care when staffing was available, but has been unable to run the service for most of 2022 and 2023.
Porepunkah Primary School is committed to instilling learners with the values of being persistent, kind, and respectful. Porepunkah Kids Rock! We strive to empower all students to learn and achieve through experiencing high quality teaching practice and the right conditions for learning. Our learners are given the knowledge, skills and dispositions for lifelong learning and the tools to shape their world around them through curious and creative contributions.
Porepunkah Primary School has a long-standing tradition of being a proud member of the Porepunkah community. We partner with all community members through an active School Council and engaging Parents and Friends group to provide opportunities within and beyond our school gates. This shared ownership ensures that students, parents, and the community work together for the benefit of all.
Students at Porepunkah Primary School learn in classroom environments that are engaging and promote skills in literacy and numeracy. Classroom teachers plan all teaching and learning activities using the Victorian Curriculum and specialist teachers for The Arts, PE, French and Digital Technology. All staff have a shared responsibility for the education of all students at Porepunkah Primary School.
Porepunkah Primary School is a place where learning is valued, students grow into future leaders and the community works together in a positive way to ensure this happens.
For further information, interested applicants are encouraged to contact the principal, Jill Gillies on 03 5756 2253 or via email to [email protected].