Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1484989
At Rockbank Primary School we are invested in our students, our staff, our families and our community. We pride ourselves on being a fabulous staff team who are passionate, who work together positively and collaboratively to make Rockbank Primary School the best school to work in and grow our students academically to their highest potential. Coupled with this we relentlessly promote and support the development of student¿s social and emotional wellbeing.
At Rockbank Primary School we share a student-centred approach. There is strong support for children with additional needs with the school employing a Mental Health in Primary Schools Inclusion Leader to coordinate supportive structures such as our Social Skills and Social Emotional Learning Programs. There is also a dedicated Wellbeing space to support all our students. Our current Leadership structure includes a Principal, Assistant Principal who leads the Wellbeing program, a Curriculum Learning Specialist and Wellbeing Learning Specialist who implement a Mentoring/Coaching/Peer Observation program with staff to build teacher capacity. We are the Rockbank Primary School Team!
At Rockbank Primary School we celebrate student learning, achievements, accomplishments and growth. We are a school that value relationships as we continue to focus on and build a sense of team and community that develop the culture we are proud of. Rockbank Primary School has well established resources and programs and we continue to strengthen and build upon our resources as our team expands and changes, bring new skills and expertise.
We are a leading school that values our staff and fully supports the implementation of the 2022 VGSA. The leadership team are proactive in all areas across the school, and these practices are valued by our staff. We model `life-long learning¿ for our students at Rockbank Primary School, and as our students, WE GROW OUR STAFF TO BE GREAT! The opportunity for staff to be life-long learners is encouraged and supported by leadership, with the option of study leave to support a range of courses undertaken to build teacher capacity to improve student outcomes.
Staff participate in ongoing Professional Learning Communities focussed on student improvement using data analysis to determine Individual Student Goals. All students at Rockbank Primary School have an Individual Education Plan.
Our students benefit from the `Lunchtime Clubs¿ that are provided by both our teachers and ES team. We provide: Choir, Tech/ICT Club, Art Club, Community Crusaders, The Garden Club, skipping, music/dance, quiet drawing and games.
Rockbank Primary School is located in the old township of Rockbank adjacent to the Western Highway. The school was opened in 1868 and has a current enrolment of 602 in 2025, with this number rising steadily with the growth in this suburb. The school moved to its current location in 2009. The Rockbank Primary School motto 'Nurture. Believe. Achieve.' highlights the school's commitment to catering for the diverse needs of our students. Our school values of respect, learning, togetherness and safety, guide our practice and ensure that students have a clear understanding of the expectations and culture of our school.
The school is developing a diverse cultural population as we continue to grow, which has been welcomed by an inclusive community. At Rockbank Primary School, we have developed an EAL framework to support students and families who have English as an Additional Language, which is supported by an EAL Coordinator and Multi-cultural Aide. In 2024 Rockbank PS our classroom structure consists of 16 classrooms, which includes: 4 Foundation classrooms, 5 x Year 1-2 classrooms, 5 x Year 3-4 classrooms and 4 x 5-6 classrooms.
The school has Specialist subjects in Physical Education, AUSLAN, STEM and The Arts. Rockbank PS is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School and is also an early adopter of the Respectful Relationships program. Our school also provides OT and Speech Therapy to support identified students. Our school values are used as common language and underpin every decision; with the values linked to our school wide expected behaviours which are represented on our school matrix. Our school wide house system is used to support a team approach to achieving success with Peacock, Harrison, Missen and Fisher all equally represented. Come and visit us, we welcome school tours for our prospective students, families and staff.
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
The successful applicant must have a valid employee working with children's card.