Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1481357
SCHOOL PROFILE
Berwick Primary School is located in the south eastern suburbs approximately 45 kms from the CBD. The school has a growing student enrolment that is currently at 885.
Berwick Primary school is the oldest school in the Berwick area, opening its doors to pupils in the 1800s. The school relocated to a new site in October 2003 and it offers facilities that greatly enhance learning for our students.
The school has an excellent team of teachers and support staff, who combine youth with experience to offer a variety of talents that complement the school's diverse program that includes extensive emphasis on the arts and physical education. We work to positively influence students so that they develop a desire to learn and achieve personal success across a wide range of areas whilst supporting their social and emotional well-being. At Berwick Primary School all students learn Spanish. We believe that languages play an important role in developing our students¿ capability to understand themselves in relation to others.
Many varied opportunities are available to students in the areas of the arts, physical education and information and communication technology. IPads have been introduced with a 1:1 program in years3-6 and class sets to years Prep-2. This technology has facilitated deeper learning in many curriculum areas.
The school is an authorised World School in the International Baccalaureate's Primary Years Programme. We work to develop individual learner profiles that demonstrate international mindedness by implementing an inquiry-based program that encourages students to be curious and to take control of their own learning. Developing intercultural understanding and global citizenship are features of the Australian curriculum and at the forefront of planning at Berwick Primary, where we plan to ensure that we develop learners with the values and attributes required to be productive, responsible and caring world community members. We are very excited about our journey and its impact on the learning of each of our students.
VISION
Learning is a journey where along the way we commit to excellence and the development of principled, compassionate, lifelong learners who demonstrate intercultural understanding and respect.
MISSION
Relationships:
At Berwick Primary School we believe that building strong relationships is the key to unlocking a life- long love of learning in our students. The best learning occurs when there is a respectful relationship between the child, parent and the school.
Learning how to establish positive and tolerant relationships with members of the broader community is vital to the development of well-rounded citizens.
Strength of Character:
To be a successful learner we believe that our students must demonstrate their courage and their confidence to meet life's physical and moral challenges.
To do this, we provide opportunities for our students to develop the confidence to ask questions, solve problems, think differently and act independently.
Engagement in Learning:
At the core of school operation is our belief in the value of learning. Our students are encouraged to become active and inquiring learners of not only the `what' but the `how' and `why'.
At our school we strive to provide a wide range of authentic learning experiences so that the skills and knowledge gained can be used in other contexts, making our students better prepared for active participation in the global community.
Engagement in Life:
We believe that students can reach their full educational potential only when they are socially and emotionally secure, and when there is a positive school culture to support them in their learning.
We aim to develop students who are resilient and persevere to work through tough situations to become socially and environmentally conscious citizens.
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.
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