Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Queenscliffe
Reference: 1500927
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 attendance for 3 hrs, 1 day a 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.
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
This position is linked to student support funding. Should the funding reduce or cease during the first 7 years of employment, employment may cease subject to receiving at lest 12 weeks' notice.
Queenscliff Primary School is a small, coastal school in Queenscliff, on the Bellarine Peninsula overlooking Swan Bay. Throughout the past two years, our school has experienced considerable enrolment growth with an enrolment of approximately 169 students for the 2025 school year. Our school has 8 classes from Prep to Year 6 and our staff is comprised of a Principal, Assistant Principal, Wellbeing Specialist, classroom teachers, specialist teachers and a team of education support staff.
Queenscliff Primary School aims to provide a friendly, safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all of our students and members of our school community. We aim to equip our students with the necessary skills, knowledge and character traits to be critical and creative thinkers, resilient and empathetic individuals and globally-minded citizens who want to make a positive difference to others, the environment and the world around them. We aim to inspire curiosity, encourage independent thinking and instil a lifelong love of learning.
We live and breathe our School¿s values of Optimism, Integrity, Gratitude and Empathy in our curriculum, wellbeing programs and daily interactions with our students and wider community. Our school deeply values and respects our First Nations people, the Wadawurrung People, and their history and culture at our school.
Preparing students for a changing world is essential to a successful education in the 21st century. We offer a guaranteed, viable and rigorous curriculum using the Victorian Curriculum, that is differentiated by our educators to cater to individual student needs and abilities. Our staff plan, teach and assess students¿ learning using an agreed Instructional Model to ensure consistency in approach throughout the school and use evidence-based pedagogies and practices to plan, teach and assess student learning. Our school prioritises the explicit teaching and assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Our diverse range of Specialist programs, including Physical Education, Science/STEM, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and First Nations, provide all of our students the opportunity to participate in a range of learning opportunities to discover their interests, talents and passions. We value Technology and equip our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the online world safely and respectfully and to use technology confidently to support their learning so that they can thrive in a digital world. Our team of professional educators and dedicated support staff take great pride in delivering excellent educational programs and extra-curricula initiatives to support the academic, social and emotional development of every child.
Queenscliff Primary School values parent and community engagement. We endeavour to provide opportunities for parents, families, and community members to be actively involved in our classrooms, educational programs and extra-curricula initiatives. We believe in having a strong, positive partnership between parents, the community and members of staff to foster a sense of team in nurturing our students' education.
Every student at Queenscliff Primary School is respected, valued, and nurtured as a learner and individual. Every student is unique and brings their own experiences and understanding of the world to our classrooms every day. We embrace and celebrate diversity at our school, so that every child can thrive and flourish.