Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - Wellington
Reference: 1527250
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
SCHOOL PROFILE
The Cobains Primary School¿s vision for its students is for them to achieve academic success within a stimulating environment whilst cultivating the values of `Respect¿, `Accept¿ and `Try Your Best¿. We pride ourself on delivering quality education opportunities to all students in an engaging and challenging environment.
Our school motto `Aiming High¿ encapsulates our desires and we are continually striving for excellence. Cobains Primary wants all students to feel valued and to become integral members of society.
The school was established in 1928 and has a proud tradition. Most of the surrounding area is farmland and the major employment in the area is farming and service to small-business ventures. The school is on a spacious two hectares of grassland with excellent facilities.
Cobains Primary School has three classes, F/1, 2/3/4 and 4/5/6. Our buildings comprise of a main building, which houses the office, staffroom and staff and student toilets, as well as a meeting room and a large open plan learning area, including stage and deck areas. We also have a well-equipped and modern art/science room and a portable building which houses a third classroom and library/ classroom. The school grounds include a bus shelter, a variety of playground equipment and a sensory garden with dry creek bed and boats built in, enlarged sandpit and a large mud kitchen. Last year we also added a new outdoor learning and performance space at the end of the main building, as well as an inclusive playground space with basket swing and rope climbing pyramid.
The school provides a welcoming and caring environment which appeals to many families, and the programs have good parent support and involvement. Cobains Primary School is a small school of 46 students, located seven kilometres northeast of the Gippsland City of Sale. The school is near the RAAF Base at Sale, from where it takes its logo and motto. The RAAF Roulette aerial displays are a regular exciting feature overhead. Students from the surrounding areas of Airly, Clydebank, Cobains, Maffra, Stratford and Sale make up the enrolment at the school. The majority of our students travel to and from school by private vehicle, whilst some travel on the school buses provided, including bus to and from Outside Hours School Care.
Staffing at the school consists of 6 Teachers including the Principal, three Classroom Teachers, and part-time specialists in Art, Music, Science/STEAM and PE. Weekly MARC Van visits are an important addition to curriculum, with sessions aimed at building a love of reading. The school has a 0.4 ES administrative position and the equivalent of eight Integration Aides. The school regularly combines with other local rural schools to access additional educational experiences such as sports, swimming, camps and cultural experiences. We also offer a comprehensive transition program for our prep and grade six students, as well as other new students enrolling at our school.