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: 1499489
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.
6 hours per day Monday to Friday
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.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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
Balnarring Primary School was established on its present site in 1990. The school is located in a semi-rural community, close to Western Port Bay within the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
The school enjoys a well-founded reputation in the community for both its comprehensive curriculum and unique natural environment, which includes the Balbirooroo, Pun Pun and Korra Bun Yun Wetlands. The environmentally conscious and caring community together with school leadership have demonstrated an absolute commitment to sustainability and the environment over the life of the school.
There is a special place in the school grounds called Bimblemeer. The name means ¿Mother Earth¿ which is an apt name because as you step through its distinctive gates, you see it is an earthy little oasis. It has a thriving veggie garden, fruit trees, chickens scratching around, ducks waddling about, rabbits, budgies and sometimes baby goats.
A distinctive modern building caters for students in Years 4 to 6. It is called Kirinari which means ¿place of learning.¿ Classrooms are set around a spacious, multipurpose hub which facilitates shared activities and meetings, active hands-on experiences and a space to proudly display students¿ work. In addition to 15 classrooms and customized rooms for specialist programs, the school also features a gymnasium and library. Outdoor flexible learning spaces have been created to facilitate a variety of learning opportunities.
Currently the school has 318 students who are organised into 15 classes. There is a strong focus on the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills that meet the needs of individual students in all year levels. In addition, the school provides a diverse specialist program, which includes Science, First Nations, Wellbeing (We Care), Physical Education and Performing Arts.
Balnarring has a team of 34 hardworking and enthusiastic staff and there is high staff morale. Teachers work in effective Professional Learning Teams to support one another to provide the optimum teaching and learning environments for all students. All staff take a consistent approach to student wellbeing based on the values of respect and care, expressed in ¿The Balnarring Way¿.
An open-door policy encourages the parent body to work closely with staff to contribute positively to each student¿s wellbeing and learning. Balnarring Primary School is justifiably proud of the strong partnership it enjoys between ¿home and school¿, evident within its inclusive community.