Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1486910
Applicants are encouraged to call our the school for further information about the school and position. Please include your name as either a header or footer in both your CV and selection criteria response. Written responses to the selection criteria should not exceed 4 pages. Please note, the selection criteria are NOT the standard, system generated ones.
Established in 1910, Mount Evelyn Primary School has a long and very proud history of educating children of families living in the local area. Situated on the corner of Monbulk Road and Clegg Road, the school attracts families from within our school zone and those commuting daily from the Yarra Valley. The school was rebuilt and modernised in 2010 and now hosts a large main building containing thirteen classrooms, offices and specialist areas including the visual arts room and library. The building also includes breakout rooms and a large corridor which acts as an extension of the learning space. All classrooms in this building have external access. Six further classrooms are located in an additional permanent building and one relocatable. The school also boasts a large gym, a community building which is also the performing arts hub and attractive outdoor areas including a synthetic turf oval, two basketball courts, multiple playgrounds and a sensory play area including a vegetable garden and chicken enclosure.
In 2025, 400 students are enrolled at Mount Evelyn Primary School. Although our overall socio-economic profile places us in the low-medium range, we cater for a very diverse community.
At Mount Evelyn Primary School we teach children to become lifelong learners and to not just see school primarily as a place of knowledge acquisition. Emphasis is placed upon the use of thinking tools and our students are specifically taught the importance of self management, working collaboratively and taking responsibility. The school values of integrity (Be your best) care, respect, safety and responsibility provide the foundations for achieving this. We believe that learning is a journey, not a race. Whilst each child may make that journey in their own unique way, given adequate time, guidance and support, all can make the journey.
Our Gradual Release of Responsibility Instructional model enables students to engage in the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills, be scaffolded and supported in small group sessions and independently and confidently demonstrate their learning and key understandings. Our focus is to cater to each student's individual point of need and to encourage students to become partners in their learning journey. To support the consolidation of numeracy skills and learning, students participate in both the explicit teaching of mathematical concepts and hands on, problem solving tasks.
Specialist programs include visual and performing arts, health and physical education, science, global education and Auslan. Extension and intervention programs including the Tutor Learning Initiative, Toe by Toe, MiniLit, MacqLit, Gateways, Tournament of Minds and an art extension program run by YHSC support all students in their learning.
Mount Evelyn Primary School also offers and promotes a large number of extra curricular activities including school production, arts festival, camps and excursions, leadership development, and Hands on Learning. Students engage in sporting opportunities including inter school sporting competitions, Hooptime, cross country running, swimming programs and athletics. Staff and student led lunchtime clubs provide opportunities for students to opt into interest based clubs, choirs and social skills/games groups. The schools offers instrumental music opportunities and boasts a large school run Out of School Hours Care and Vacation care program.
Student wellbeing is supported through the engagement of a fulltime wellbeing coordinator and strong support and pastoral care programs including chaplaincy, Kids Hope, Buddies and peer mediation. Our whole school wellbeing process is based on the Berry Street Educational Model in which all staff are fully trained.
Mount Evelyn Primary School encourages all teachers, students and families to work together as a learning community; one that is dedicated to caring and support, active participation and positive expectations for all students.
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties to support students and teachers within established guidelines and frameworks.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to build positive relationships with students, particularly those with additional learning or behavioural needs.
SC4 Demonstrated knowledge and experience relevant to the role of classroom based education support worker.
SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Attendance requirements for this position are: Monday 9-4, Tuesday - Friday 9-3.30.
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