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: 1502098
SC1 Experience supporting the general wellbeing of students and the school community.
SC2 Experience in providing services to improve student engagement and connectedness
SC3 Experience in delivering wellbeing services within a multi-disciplinary team
SC3 Ability to support school and teachers to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs to support students.
SC4 Ability to operate within the school community and with external providers, including providing students with referrals to specialist services when required.
This position is 3 days per week, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
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 responsibilities of this position will be:
Supporting students whose behaviour, school progress or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance; consulting with parents, teachers and other school personnel to determine the cause of the problems and to implement solutions in order to maximise their wellbeing and engagement in learning. They may be required to support families with referrals to external services for medical, psychiatric and other testing that might disclose the cause of difficulties.
As well as attending to those duties required within this ES range, the role includes the following key accountabilities:
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 to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
Harrisfield Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school located in Noble Park, with approximately 250 students from Foundation to Year 6. We are proudly multicultural, with a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to academic excellence and student wellbeing. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a safe, supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.
Established in 1955, Harrisfield continues to evolve with its dynamic and diverse community. Many of our students speak a language other than English at home, and our inclusive practices are central to supporting every learner.
Our purpose-built Learning Houses support a collaborative and flexible approach to teaching and learning. Guided by the VTLM 2.0, our staff work in teams to implement our instructional model, take shared responsibility for all students, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Specialist programs include Visual Arts, Science, Physical Education, and Digital Technology.
Staff are supported through ongoing professional learning, including access to an in-house instructional coach.
We offer a strong wellbeing focus through our Wellbeing Hub, which houses our Student Health and Wellbeing Officer, MHiPS Leader, Disability and Inclusion Leader, and allied health specialists.
At Harrisfield, the motto Linking Home ~ Linking School guides our practice, and our values of Agreement, Communication, and Equity (ACE) are embedded throughout the school.
We¿re looking for educators who thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment where every student matters. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and responses to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC).