Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1531390
Dandenong West Primary School is seeking an ES to join our growing team.
The successful applicant will work with students requiring additional support in literacy and numeracy, delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting classroom learning. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school committed to high expectations, explicit teaching and improving outcomes for every student.
Experience working with students with diverse learning needs and a passion for helping students succeed will be highly regarded.
1. Demonstrated ability to support students in developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
2. Knowledge of effective instructional practices and intervention approaches.
3. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and support student engagement.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
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
Welcome to Dandenong West Primary School
At Dandenong West Primary School (DWPS), we are committed to equity and excellence for all students. We believe that all students can learn, and we make the difference. Our school supports students to reach their full potential through high-quality teaching, strong community connections, and continuous improvement.
We recognise that student learning does not happen in isolation, it is a partnership between school, families, and the wider community. Our programs are designed to enhance student learning while also supporting families through access to services and engagement opportunities.
Evidence Based Teaching and Learning
At DWPS, we have a clear Tier 1 approach to teaching and learning, underpinned by Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI). Every student receives structured, high-impact instruction in every lesson through:
Consistent teaching routines to maximize learning time.
Frequent checks for understanding to ensure active participation.
Systematic, explicit instruction in literacy and numeracy, aligned with the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading.
We also implement a Response to Intervention (RTI) model to provide targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, ensuring no student is left behind.
A Diverse and Inclusive Community
DWPS proudly serves a culturally diverse community, with many families newly arrived in Australia.
Building a Positive School Culture
To ensure every student is safe, happy, and ready to learn, we implement:
The Berry Street Educational Model to support engagement and emotional regulation.
Restorative Practices to build a culture of respect and responsibility.
Rights, Responsibilities, and Respectful Relationships to foster inclusion.
Our HEART values¿Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Tolerance¿guide everything we do.
At DWPS, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, ensuring every child thrives in an engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.