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: 1482908
Banyan Fields Primary School is located in Carrum Downs and currently has a growing school population, currently over 570 students ranging from F-6.
Mission
At Banyan Fields Primary School our mission is to provide quality teaching and learning where children become confident, enthusiastic learners and socially competent, community builders. We are proud of the high calibre students who leave us prepared to flourish in their future lives, having learned and practiced regularly the school¿s values:
· Ambition: My very best effort using the common themes of high expectations of myself and others; spirit; future success; self-belief and doing my very best.
Our aim for our students is that they experience a seamless education from pre-school to year 12; we work hard to develop relationships with the neighbouring kindergartens, local primary school and high school to do this and promote effective, supportive transitions. We offer a wide range of programs and opportunities for children to develop their potential intellectually, emotionally and socially in a secure, caring environment.
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Our curriculum is constantly reviewed to ensure the children receive engaging and stimulating programs based on the Victorian Curriculum and a diverse program of extra-curricular activities. Our teachers are skilled in developing hands-on, interactive and engaging learning tasks that are relevant to students. They too provide opportunities for students to apply their learning in a range of contexts, using appropriate technological devices to assist them. We integrate learning topics together, so a range of ideas are addressed at one time, allowing students to be creative and develop their resourcefulness, reflectivity, communication and collaboration skills. We encourage students to make mistakes! This means they are trying new things, pushing themselves and having to overcome the barriers to their learning; in doing so developing their resilience.
Our teachers track all students¿ progress academically and in other aspects of their school lives. Some students receive additional support from a wide range of Allied Professionals who work with the school. These professionals include psychologists, counsellors, speech therapists, occupational therapists and a Chaplain. Students can access these programmes through liaison with the classroom teacher and dedicated wellbeing team.
Leadership and Governance
We have strong leadership and mentoring structures to support skill development of all students which underpins our approach to student wellbeing. Our proactive School Council ensure that we are meeting our aims and accountabilities. This is viewed upon positively by the school¿s leadership team in recognition that a certain level of challenge ensures we continue to grow and develop as a school. We have a robust Performance and Development process that ensures our teachers/staff are stretched, challenged and supported, so they can do the same for our students.
Community engagement
We are extremely proud of the school¿s standing within the community. Working together in an educational partnership has amazing advantages and potential for all. We pledge to our community that we will work relentlessly to provide the best possible educational environment for all our students to flourish. Banyan Fields Primary School truly aims to be the ¿Heart and spirit of the Community.¿
Child Safe Standards ¿ Our Commitment
Banyan Fields Primary School is compliant with the Child Safe standards. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our young people. We set very high levels of care for each individual student and expect that all staff and volunteers who work at the school have the same high levels of commitment.
All employees are expected to keep up to date with the requirements of mandatory reporting, become familiar with the relevant Child Safe policies and those associated with it, and uphold the professional characteristics of adults working with children (e.g. VIT; The Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct.)
Application requirements
Applicants are required to save their application using their full name as the document name.
Only one document should be submitted containing all relevant information e.g. CV and responses to the Key Selection Criteria should be written together.
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 requirement for this position]
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