Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1480529
Lara Lake Primary School is located 15 km north of Geelong and 60 km south-west of Melbourne. The school is in a growing area and has an enrolment of over 875 students in 2025.
The School Vision is `Creating a world class education where every child is literate, numerate, curious and caring.' The School Values are `Respect, Responsibility and Excellence'. Students, staff, and the community uphold these values to make Lara Lake a great school. The school is constantly striving to improve, placing the needs of the students at the forefront.
We deeply value calm, quiet and supportive learning environments. We aim to create learning spaces where all children can safely access high quality teaching and learning programs, delivered by highly competent teachers.
Our teaching and learning approaches are evidenced based and designed to meet the needs of all students. Our practices are constantly reviewed to ensure that we are providing the highest quality instruction for your child. The school has implemented centralised planning, where high quality curriculum materials are prepared for teachers. All staff have a deep understanding of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
Classroom programs are offered alongside a comprehensive specialist program consisting of Visual Arts, Music, Science and Physical Education. There is a whole school focus on social/emotional learning through the implementation of `Play is The Way¿, a pro social program. This allows students to develop the necessary skills to problem solve, work independently, develop empathy, and understand themselves and others. Lara Lake aims to develop outstanding citizens.
Facilities are modern and bright, and buildings and features provide a safe and attractive learning environment which will continue to be of the highest standard. Significant capital works to add new buildings and refurbish others have been recently completed. There is a synthetic all-weather oval and a gymnasium which includes a music room, a canteen, and a full-size basketball court.
The 2025 staff profile comprises 102 staff members, including a Principal, Business Manager, 3 Assistant Principals, 1 Leading Teacher, 5 Learning Specialists, 54 Classroom and Specialist Teachers, 4 Administration staff, a school nurse, and 33 Educational Support staff. There are 38 classrooms.
All employees are obliged to keep up to date with the requirements of mandatory reporting, become familiar with the relevant Child Safe policies and uphold the professional characteristics of adults working with children (e.g. WWCC, VIT).
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, response to key selection criteria and the contact details of three referees in the one document.
For further information about the school, please visit: www.laralake.vic.edu.au
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.
Monday to Friday (9am to 3.30pm)
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