Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: 1522487
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]
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
The successful applicant will be required to work from 8:30am to 1:30pm Monday to Friday.
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Vision: At Lockwood South we work together to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment that engages students to work towards achieving their personal best in an atmosphere of mutual respect and co-operation.
Our school values are Teamwork, Understanding, Achievement, Nurturing, and Striving. We explicitly work with the children to teach them the strength that go with these values.
School context:
Lockwood South Primary School is a rural school situated on the Calder Alternate highway and is just 12 km from the heart of Kangaroo Flat. Bosting beautiful natural surrounds, our school yard is large, spacious, and provides every child a place to play and be happy. Our school prides itself on connections, connections between students, staff, families, and the broader community. The school provides a diverse curriculum that includes our 2 hour literacy program- which has a strong phonemic base, and is structured in such a way as to maximise success for each individual student, our numeracy program- which is targeted to each individual child¿s point of need, a strong Physical education program- through weekly class session but also through our involvement in the Loddon Calder District School Sports Association and Sporting Schools, Mobile Area Resource Centre (MARC Library Van), Music with Music in school teacher, a Performing Arts Production once every 2 years, a language program- which is currently run by Confucius Classroom, and an inclusive broader curriculum base to provide all students with the best opportunity to achieve success.
Our school operates 2 class groupings, named after native trees. The Wattles- grades 4-6- with 17 students, and the Hakeas- grade Prep,1, 2 & 3 which supports 13 students. The school currently has a full time Principal, who also has a 0.8 teaching load, 1 fulltime teachers, 0.6 literacy and numeracy teacher, 0.2 STEM teacher, and 2 Education support officers. ALL students who attend our school are provided with all the tools and resources they need to experience success including all their curriculum items such as stationery and information technology needs.