Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1517539
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.
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
Cobram has a population of just over 6,000 people and is a small town on the banks of the Murray River. It is 255 kilometres northeast of Melbourne and 62 kilometres north of the large regional centre of Shepparton. Dairy farms, vineyards and orchards surround Cobram.
Cobram Primary School is situated on a large site close to the centre of the town. The site boasts an oval, netball and basketball courts, two covered adventure play areas and extensive covered passive play areas.
The school accommodates students in years in our brand new Learning Hub which was completed and opened mid 2024 and our modern Building Education Revolution (BER) building. Where possible, our school keeps all class numbers as small as possible and ES staff in all areas to assist where the need is and during specialist classes. There are twelve classes currently with students in 2 straight foundation classes with 1 ES staff member in each class, 3 x Grade 1/2 classes with 3 ES staff members, 3 x Grade 3/4 classes with 3 ES staff members and 4 x Grade 5/6 classes with 3 ES staff members. The curriculum, which is delivered via AusVELS, covers all domains. All students have 2 hours per week in 2 specialist multi-skill outdoor activity classes ran by external providers, 1 hour Health and PE class, 1 hour Resilience Project/Respectful Relationships and 1 hour of art with our art teacher.
The School Family Occupation (SFO) index of .6349 indicates that the school draws from a socio-economic profile lower than the state average.
Enrolments are currently 257 students. The school sees consistent enrolments with continuing strong Foundation enrolments annually. Students from families where there is a language background other than English make up 11.5 per cent of the student population.
The staffing profile at Cobram consists of a Principal, an Assistant Principal, the equivalent of 12 full time teachers, 3 part time teachers and Education Support (ES) staff including two office staff and a full-time social worker.
Students and their families are supported by the wellbeing officer who coordinates the wellbeing team and by a number of wellbeing programs and activities. The school has formed strong community partnerships, which support the wellbeing programs.