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: 1512233
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 for this position is required on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 am - 3.30 pm
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
Boroondara Park Primary School serves the educational community in North Balwyn and Bulleen, on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. The school is situated on spacious grounds which enables it to provide an opportunity for a wide range of learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom for the current enrolment of 278 students.
Boroondara Park Primary School is committed to providing all students with a challenging and enriching learning environment, allowing them to use their skills and knowledge to flourish into independent learners and critical thinkers as they pursue excellence in all things. The school implements evidenced based approaches to learning, with a focus innovative and engaging experiences for all students. The staff strive to embed practices which cater for the learning needs of all students.The values respect, care, responsibility and inclusion guide our students to greet the world with confidence in themselves, pride in their school, kindness in their hearts and compassion for their communities. The school's comprehensively planned and structured curriculum encompasses core discipline-based learning complemented by studies in visual arts, performing art, physical education, French, EAL and maths extension. The learning program is implemented with student voice and explicit teaching at the core. Boroondara Park fosters a positive culture of respect and responsibility, with an emphasis on development of the whole child, student agency and pastoral care. This occurs within a caring and supportive environment with a strong focus on student wellbeing. The implementation of Visible Wellbeing is complemented by embedded practices and processes including Care, Learn and Share (pastoral care), Restorative Practices and Zones of Regulation. Boroondara Park fosters a positive culture of respect and responsibility, as a community everyone has three rights - the right to learn, the right to be treated with respect and the right to feel safe. Along with these rights come responsibilities to act to ensure others feel safe physically and emotionally; to treat others fairly and with respect; to try our best and have a positive impact on the learning of others. A key strength of the school is the passionate and dedicated staff, always striving to build a program which caters for all students. The school views a child's education as being the joint responsibility of the school, the child and the parents. To this end we encourage parental involvement in a range of areas and continually look at ways to enhance communication between school and home.