Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1516523
Join Us in Shaping a New School Community
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a founding team helping to shape the culture, practices, and identity of a new school. We welcome passionate, reflective and forward-thinking staff who want to make a lasting difference.
Welcome to Kulap Primary SchoolKulap Primary School is a brand-new, government primary school set to open in the heart of Clyde's Riverland estate, within the City of Casey-one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. Opening in Term 1, 2026, Kulap will cater for students from Foundation to Year 6 with capacity for up to 525 students, including a co-located kindergarten to support seamless early years transition.
We are proud to be part of the Victorian Government's investment in high-quality education and community infrastructure. Kulap Primary School will be more than a place of learning-it will be a community hub, a centre for growth, innovation, and wellbeing.
Vision, Mission and Values Our VisionKulap Primary School's vision is to empower every child to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally, in a nurturing and inclusive community that values curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our MissionKulap Primary School's mission is to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education.
Our Values - THRIVETeamwork - We work together, listen to one another, and share ideas to achieve common goals. Honesty - We act with integrity, tell the truth, and take responsibility for our actions.
Respect - We treat ourselves, others, and our environment with kindness, understanding, and dignity. Inclusion - We embrace diversity and ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
Valiant (Perseverance) - We keep going when things are challenging, showing resilience and a commitment to improvement.
Excellence - We strive to do our best in all that we do, setting high standards and taking pride in our achievements.
Facilities & DesignOur school will feature state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable buildings and outdoor spaces that are safe, accessible, and future-focused. These include:
Flexible indoor learning neighbourhoods
Specialist spaces for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Technologies & STEM
Food Technology and Science rooms
Full-sized indoor gymnasium and drama space
Library for inquiry and exploration
Co-located Kindergarten for smooth early years transition
Kulap Primary School's curriculum will align with the Victorian Curriculum and reflect a balanced approach to teaching and learning that includes:
Evidence-based explicit instruction for literacy and numeracy
Differentiated instruction and personalised learning plans
We will implement a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model supported by FISO 2.0 and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure ongoing student achievement and teacher growth.
Student Wellbeing & InclusionAt Kulap, wellbeing is not an add-on-it is foundational. Our proactive and inclusive wellbeing framework will include:
School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)
Zones of Regulation to support emotional literacy
Culturally responsive pedagogy and Koorie inclusion
Pastoral care programs to support student voice and agency
We believe in the power of school-family-community partnerships. Our approach includes:
Collaborative planning with the co-located kindergarten for smooth transitions
Parent workshops, community events, and celebrations of learning
Regular communication and feedback loops with families
Our Staff Culture
Kulap Primary School will foster a collaborative, professional, and innovative teaching culture. Staff will benefit from:
High-quality induction and mentoring programs
Professional learning aligned with school goals and FISO 2.0
A culture of continuous improvement, feedback and shared practice
Opportunities to contribute to shaping a new school culture from the ground up
Kulap Primary School is proud to be a culturally diverse and inclusive learning community. We will serve a vibrant population, with students from a range of cultural and language backgrounds, including Punjabi, Sinhalese, and Hazaraghi, alongside representation from the Koorie community. We anticipate to have 45% of students from EAL
backgrounds. We believe every child can learn and will be empowered to reach their full potential.
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 : 8:45 am to 3:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
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