Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee - Macedon Ranges
Reference: 1524636
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.
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 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.
Upper Plenty Primary School is located at the foothills of Mt Disappointment, approximately 60 kilometres north of Melbourne. The old school house stands as an historic reminder of the era in which it was built. The school has experienced exceptional growth since 2004, the school growing from 35 students to a current population of 200.
In 2009 a new school building was constructed as part of the Rural Replacement Program. In 2011 the BER building was added to our facilities allowing the school to boast exceptional facilities in a unique semi rural environment. While all classrooms have computer work stations, our ICT program has been focussed on building up a laptop and iPad bank which all grades can access.
Nine classes operate currently. In addition to the nine classroom teachers, we have a part time Science teacher, Phys Ed teacher and Art teacher. There are three part time office administrators and ten part time integrations aides who support the intervention program.
Upper Plenty PS is proud of the educationally rich Prep-6 program delivered in each of the Key Learning Areas. We offer programs that promote active learning and we differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all individuals. Our Strategic Plan focuses on Literacy and Numeracy.
It is our vision to provide a learning environment for all students that is challenging, engaging and optimises student¿s ability to work at their full potential. At Upper Plenty Primary School we aim to provide a safe and caring environment for all our students, staff, parents and community volunteers. We believe that children¿s educational, emotional, social and physical development will thrive in a positive and caring environment. We are committed to establishing an atmosphere that builds self esteem and confidence, a place where children can learn without fear of failure.
Our agreed school values include:
Respect, Responsibility, Resilience
Our school's strength and success is in the area of community relationships. Upper Plenty Primary School has maintained a commitment to value and preserve the close and supportive school community that the small school setting can provide, even though the growth of the school has been rapid. The commitment to practices that support the fostering of strong and productive home-school relationships underpins all aspects of our work at this school. In a nutshell we embrace the belief behind the saying 'It takes a village to raise a child'.