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Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 24/04/2023 - 18/01/2024
Organisation: Education and Training
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1336918
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 An understanding of trauma informed practice and experience working with children exhibiting challenging behaviours is preferable.
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.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: brett.west@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 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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
School Profile
Langwarrin Park Primary School was founded in 1989. Situated in the City of Frankston the school is set in spacious and attractive grounds. The School Structure consists of 613 students organized into 30 classes, an average of 20 students per class. The Schools SFOE (Students Family Occupation and Education) is 0.3808 with the School Level Band at Low-Medium. Most students live in the immediate Langwarrin area.
Our school has 51.7 equivalent full-time staff.
3 Principal Class, 2.13 Learning Specialists,
37.8 Teachers (14.9 Classroom Teacher Level 1 and 22.9 Classroom Teacher Level 2) and
10.9 Education Support Staff.
There are 24 staff members who work part time.
At Langwarrin Park Primary, our vision is supporting our students to be curious confident and caring learners, who are able to work to their full potential. We foster life-long learners who are inquisitive, open to challenge and able to achieve to their highest potential. Staff nurture an inclusive and supportive learning environment, so students develop the ability to show empathy for others and respect their surroundings. This supports each student to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Our school values of respect, resilience and citizenship underpin all of our work. We have a dedicated and committed staff who work to cater for the individual needs of students. Teachers plan their curriculum in teams using the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) approach. All students are given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities that enhance and enrich the curriculum. These activities include exemplary PE, Music, LOTE – Auslan in 2023 and Visual and Performing Arts programs.
Langwarrin Park PS is a member of the Langwarrin Positive Education Network. We are committed as a school to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of every member of our community, by using best practice teaching and the science of Positive Psychology. The school is committed to the development of every child’s social and emotional intelligence. A comprehensive assessment and evaluation of student needs is constantly monitored and supported by a range of allied services.
Our school enjoys an excellent reputation and has developed close links with neighbouring schools and kindergartens to support student transition. We have developed strong and productive partnerships with parents, School Council, the Parents and Friends Club as well as the Classroom Rep program assist with keeping all members of the school community connected.
Part time / From 24/04/2023 - 18/01/2024
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Ms Debra Haddow | +61 3 9775 7533