SC1    Demonstrated proficient experience and skills using Compass - Attendance, First Aid, Parent Payments, Events, CASES21, Publisher program and Level 2 First Aid.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.

SC3    Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4    Possess proficient technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position, specifically around Compass - Attendance, First Aid, Parent Payments, Events, CASES21, Publisher program and Level 2 First Aid.

SC5    Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

SC6    Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy.  This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.  Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards.  Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.

Specialised support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2.  Typically this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the operation of a work area (e.g. managing the day to day operation of a school office) under the direction of the principal or another senior manager.

Provides support to teachers and students that is beyond the routine support provided at education support class Level 1, range 1.  Within an educational program assists teachers with the coordination of the support function, such as directing/organising the work of other support staff or providing a specialist support role. 

Undertakes medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles that require specific training that must be updated from time to time.  The role is for a specific purpose for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.

Performs technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options.  Routine technical support in libraries, science and information technology laboratories would be typical examples.

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.

• Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school.
• In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures.
• Maintain school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records.
• Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures.
• Manage client reception.
• Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements.
• Coordinate staff timetabling.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

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.

For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

Woodlands is located in a beautiful, treed enclave on the fringe of Langwarrin, 40 kilometres to the south of the Melbourne CBD. The school has been open for twenty-five years. There are new housing estates within the area and further local residential developments are planned.

The school enrolment continues to increase with numbers reaching the 910-student mark in 2023. A zone has been established to assist with the increase in enrolment demand from students residing outside of the local area.

As a result of the last school review a new organizational structure was established. Currently, one Leading Teacher supports the Principal and Assistant Principal, assuming the role of overseeing curriculum development and teacher training for all areas of the curriculum. A psychologist oversees the school’s Student Wellbeing programs and procedures and they, along with the Business Manager, make up the School Leadership Team. Four Learning Specialists and members of year level teams make up the Curriculum Team. Experienced teachers lead year level teams and form the Team Administrators Group. Non-teaching staff include the Business Manager, three office clerical staff, a library technician and nine integration aides.

There are 38 classes supported by co-curricular programs in Physical Education, Visual Art, Library, ICT, Performing Arts, STEM, Media Studies and LOTE (Auslan). In addition to formal lessons in these areas, students benefit from timetabled access to a wide range of programs including Woodlands FM and Woodlands TV, swimming, choir, recorder group, camps, interschool sports, excursions, and school-based activities plus performances. The local community also enjoys the school’s facilities with clubs and sporting groups holding training sessions before and after school.

Woodlands actively encourages a partnership with parents. Parent involvement in the school is welcomed and includes an active Parent and Friends Group and many opportunities for parent involvement in the classroom programs. The school is an active member of the Central Peninsula Network and has close relationships with other Langwarrin schools, forming the Langwarrin Wellbeing Network with a focus on Positive Education (THRIVE). The local secondary school is Elisabeth Murdoch College and the schoolwork’s closely with the college to support the transition of students into this and other secondary schools.

Woodlands boasts functional, well maintained, attractive and well-equipped buildings that blend into the bush land setting. Many of the 38 classrooms can operate as open double rooms to enable staff to team-teach. All classrooms have interactive white boards or televisions, iPads, laptops, and desktop computers for individual or small groups use. Specialist facilities include a large Resource Centre that incorporates a computer lab, library and teacher resources; a Performing Arts Hall incorporating music, media, LOTE and art rooms; a Stadium with a basketball court, change rooms, kitchen and STEM room; two synthetic sports fields and two outdoor basketball courts; an intervention centre, staff and administrative facilities .Woodlands school council  appointed Team Kids to provide onsite before and after school care for our families.