Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Hepburn
Reference: 1500574
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.
3 Days per Week: 8:30am-3:00pm
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
Clunes Primary School, located in the township of Clunes, was established in 1875. It is thirty-two kilometres north of Ballarat, at the western end of the Hepburn Shire.
Clunes Primary School boasts an impressive original heritage school building, complemented by classroom additions from the early 2000s and a purpose-built Building Education Revolution complex constructed in 2011.
Other facilities include a multi-purpose hall with a kitchen, an art/craft room, resource rooms, functionally equipped flexible learning spaces, library and an administration area. The grounds are extensive, with two adventure play areas; the junior, re-shaded at the end of 2015 and the senior area all weather shaded in 2017. The school has footy and soccer ovals, a walking / training track, a multi-purpose court, various asphalt games areas, vegetable garden and landscaped outdoor learning areas. A new inclusive outdoor learning space was completed in 2020.
The school¿s 2025 enrolment is 93 students arranged essentially into a Junior Unit (Foundation-Year 2) and a Senior Unit (Years 3-6) with composite groupings across year levels 1-6. The school implements the Victorian Curriculum. In addition, a broad range of curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities are provided to students. These includes specialist programs in sustainability, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts and Japanese. An extensive vegetable garden facilitates a regular learn to cook with fresh produce cooking program for all students P-6. Students also participate in the RACV Energy Breakthrough. A whole school values-based approach to positive student well-being underpins curriculum based on The Resilience Project, School Wide Positive Behaviour Support and You Can Do It. Our values are well reflected within our school community, and we keep students at the centre of our endeavour. We are responsive to our community and work to resolve possible concerns promptly with respect and care.
Our school is committed to and actively participates in local Clunes community events supporting community partnerships.
We are very proud of our students¿ achievements, and we look forward to the future with confidence.