Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1502978
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 is non-negotiable - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and 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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Thank you for your interest in the education support position at Heidelberg Primary School.
At Heidelberg Primary School, we are focused on providing a safe, inclusive and responsive environment that engages and stimulates students to be curious learners with the academic, social, and personal skills required to be productive and positive contributors to society. We believe in the importance of celebrating our student¿s achievements and in acknowledging and enjoying creativity and problem solving.
Our staff work collaboratively in Professional Learning Teams (PLC) to ensure effective evidence-based teaching practices that develop learning opportunities and outcomes for all our students. All staff have a responsibility to contribute to the delivery of a broad, challenging, and engaging curriculum that is differentiated to cater for all student learning and wellbeing needs and aligned to the VTLM 2.0.
With a focus on inquiry-based curriculum that utilises and extends the application of learning technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment we provide engaging and stimulating opportunities for students to extend themselves and maximise their potential. We value balance between learning and wellbeing to provide the optimum conditions for our students to thrive. Our school offers a range of specialist programs including Japanese, The Arts, Health & Physical Education, Library and Science.
Our four school values form the basis of our school culture and set the expectations of how staff, students and community members interact and work with each other to achieve success.
Respect
We respect ourselves, each other and our school, and understand that our attitudes and behaviours have an impact on the people around us and our environment. We appreciate the diversity and worth of others.
Responsibility
We are responsible for doing the things we are supposed to do and accepting the results of our actions towards ourselves, others and the environment. We recognise we are accountable for our actions towards ourselves, others and the environment.
Compassion
We model and demonstrate compassion by taking the opportunity to be kind, caring, helpful and empathetic.
Resilience
We demonstrate resilience by asking for help, coping when things go wrong, giving things a go and showing persistence.
Please visit our school website at www.heidelbergps.vic.edu.au for further information about our school.
Thank you again for your interest in the position available at our school.