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: 1484864
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.
This position requires the successful applicant to work 6.0 hours per day across 4 school days each week.
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
The Panel requests that each applicant considers including the names of three professional referees who are able to make relevant comments regarding the application and the Key Selection Criteria.
Please provide email addresses for each referee as well as accurate telephone numbers to enable the Panel to make contact with the referees.
Mentone Primary School is situated in the residential beachside suburb of Mentone in the local government area of the City of Kingston on Bunurong Country. Mentone PS has been educating local children since 1889 and with 135 years of serving the local community¿s learning needs, we have developed a strong sense of tradition and values.
`Mentone Primary School aspires to foster a vibrant community where every student thrives academically, socially and emotionally. By nurturing meaningful connections that embrace the rich diversity of our students¿ cultural backgrounds, individual needs and unique abilities, we aim to empower them with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to shape the world around them.¿
Our school¿s agreed values include being Respectful, being Honest, being a Team Player, being Friendly and being Caring.
At Mentone PS we provide students with a broad range of excellent learning programs designed, developed and evaluated consistently by leadership and the staff professional learning teams within the school. All staff work collectively and collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to design, develop and refine exciting and flexible learning experiences. These learning experiences are created to meet individual needs and challenge all students.
We have a diverse range of Literacy and Numeracy programs supporting the improvement of individual student¿s levels of achievement, alongside quality learning programs delivered through an integrated and inquiry approach to learning in all other curriculum areas. The school curriculum is further enhanced through specialist program consisting of Auslan, Library, Physical Education, STEM and Visual Arts. In addition, the school has a strong focus on sustainability and student leadership enabling students to become environmentally aware and socially competent. We have a strong commitment to the development and integration of technologies across the school curriculum providing excellent access at every level to flexible use of devices to complement learning programs.
Mentone Primary School proudly promotes an inclusive learning environment. We have a number of students with a Disability Inclusion Profile (Tier 3), who are well supported by a collaborative team of teachers and education support staff. Tier 2 funding ensures students with additional needs are catered for through a variety of targeted interventions.
Our school also provides students with a comprehensive outdoor education program from Year 3 through to Year 6; inclusive of camps and interschool competitions. Our student leadership program includes PLAY leaders, student leaders and four school captains.
Mentone Primary School¿s out of school hours care provider is Team Kids - a leader in the area of Before and After School Care, and Holiday Programs. Our students benefit from a Breakfast Club which operates in conjunction with Food Bank.
Our school is compliant with the Child Safe Standards and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. A high level of community spirit exists at Mentone Primary School.