Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Wangaratta
Reference: 1488666
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 Travel will be required in this role - willing to travel during work hours.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position - experience with Auslan advantageous.
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
Yarrunga Primary School is an integral and unique part of the wider Yarrunga and Wangaratta Community, and our school plays a vital role in the lives of our students and their families.
Our school encourages students to embrace learning, strive to do their best and to build their emotional, social and physical wellbeing. In 2025 we anticipate an enrolment of around 135 students, across 8 classrooms.
Yarrunga Primary School's programs are aimed at encouraging students to become lifelong learners. We have a focus on supporting students to gain the dispositions of being Resilient, Resourceful, Reflective and Reciprocal. Staff work collaboratively in planning and designing curriculum to meet the needs of all our students. This includes on-going professional development and weekly Professional
Learning meetings. The school has designated instructional leaders who plan and coordinate these areas.
Staff at Yarrunga PS are supported and valued. Yarrunga PS continues to refine programs and strategies to maintain a consistent approach across the school to student wellbeing and behaviour. We are proud of our Therapeutic Ethos, which continues to be enhanced through Well-Being Meetings and Professional Learning.
Our school values are:
Be Respectful - where words and actions show respect for self, others and property.
Be Responsible - where all members of the school community show accountability for words and actions.
Be a Learner - by reaching individual potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Our staff provide wrap-around care and support for all students. Students at risk are supported with individual behaviour management plans which are regularly reviewed. Student well-being is always prioritised.
The school is supported through the Equity Funding to provide additional supports and opportunities to our students as a means of addressing the disadvantage within our school community. We operate extensive intervention programs and cater for students with additional needs.
Our school provides speech therapy, occupational therapy and access to other learning supports and therapeutic interventions as required.