6 days remaining
Location: Geelong
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1455735
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.
This role is for 3 days a week Monday/Wednesday and Friday the hours are 9am to 3pm for each day with a total of 16.50 hours per week (Lunch is a 30 minute unpaid break as per DE Policy).
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.
Admin/Reception
· General Admin support:
o Assisting with enrolment documentation and recording data.
o Assist with Family statements - provide information to parents; investigate and follow up queries, e.g. family payments, CompassPay and CSEF.
o Assist with Accounts Payable processing
o Assist with Facilities Hire - bookings/invoicing
First Aid and House Office Support
First Aid:
Provide first aid services to staff and students at Geelong High School through:
· Coordination of Sick Bay including monitoring of students, and end-of-day tidy-up.
· Completing First aid attendance data, including entering of student sick bay visits into Compass & CASES21, and staff incidents into EduSafe.
· Prepare and maintain student medical action plans, covering all forms of illness, e.g. Asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes. Ensure all areas of the school are adequately notified of these students and receive up to date information ¿ through Compass, posters.
· Maintain appropriate communication of medical conditions throughout the school.
· Update and maintain student medications; epipens, Ventolin etc.
· Keep first aid room stocked with necessary medical supplies. Prepare inventories, and requisitions for sick bay medical stores.
· Maintain currency in qualifications in First aid, including School anaphylaxis assessor, asthma, and diabetes.
· Liaise with wellbeing team and management regarding student wellbeing concerns.
House Support:
· Monitor and follow up on Student Attendance using Compass Attendance reports to identify unexplained longer-term absences and contact parents and caregivers to identify absence reasons.
· Liaise with all House Leaders and Wellbeing staff to maintain relevant and regular file notes and Chronicle Entries in Compass
· Following up exemptions/modified programs; other educational activities; event non-attendees.
· Supporting House Leaders with the identification of `at-risk¿ students.
· Managing student movement in and out of House & Wellbeing Areas.
· Managing student movement to Buddy Classrooms.
· Supporting House Leaders prepare for Student Support Groups (SSGs) by collating data and arranging with parents.
· Completion of required paperwork and digital communications (if required), with parents, students, staff, including preparation of suspension paperwork.
· Assist House Leaders with the organisation of students¿ catch-up sessions/homework.
· Supporting the House Leaders and planning of events such as camps, assemblies, guest speakers, etc.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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
Geelong High School is a positive and creative learning community that embraces its history and prepares students for life.
We are committed to:
Developing caring and respectful relationships;
Empowering people to realise their potential through effort, responsibility and teamwork;
Building healthy, resilient and productive global citizens.
Our core value is: RESPECT
Responsibility,
Effort,
Service,
Positivity,
Excellence,
Creativity,
Teamwork.
Geelong High School is a Year 7 - 12 co-educational school located near the centre of Geelong "The City by the Bay", and adjacent to a significant parkland area. Established in 1910, Geelong High School is one of the oldest secondary schools in the region. It has a proud history, celebrating its centenary in 2010, and is held in high regard by the Geelong community.
Current enrolment is approximately 975 students, drawn mainly from the nearby areas of East and South Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and across Geelong.
The Leadership Team comprises a Principal, three Assistant Principals, the Business Manager, IT Manager and eight Leading Teachers. There are approximately 110 staff, of whom 75 are teaching staff.
The school motto, VITAE NOS PARAT, which means ¿It¿ (the school) Prepares Us For Life, provides a basis for the total school curriculum, and there is a strong recognition within the school, that the various elements of the school community work in partnership to achieve optimum outcomes for all our students. Students are supported and encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential, through innovative and engaging teaching programs such as the Geelong Positive Engagement Program (GPEP), Respectful Relationships and Reading Plus. In 2013 Geelong High School introduced Positive Education, based on the elements of positive psychology, to build a strong culture of optimism and growth mindset across the school.
The Geelong High School curriculum comprises a core year 7 and 8 program (including positive education), a core and elective program across years 9 and 10, and the later years program where students may study a combination of VCE, VET, VCAL, and Australian school-based apprenticeships (ASBAs).
The use of learning technologies in the classroom is a priority at Geelong High School with the school being fully 1:1 with BYOD for years 7-12.
Central to the structure and operation of the school is the house system. All students are actively involved in the house system and the student management and welfare of students is centred on this structure. Student leadership is an integral part of the school culture. Leadership amongst students is actively encouraged and celebrated at all levels with students being given the opportunity to be involved in the decision making processes of the school. Leadership opportunities come from a broad range of activities such as the School Captains, SRC, House Captaincy, Band Captains and Performing Arts, Green (Sustainability) Team. Geelong High School aims to build on strong community links and to be supportive of all members of its community.
Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
David Board | 03 5225 1440