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Location: North West Region | Echuca
Job type: Part time / From 24/04/2023 - 20/12/2023
Organisation: Education and Training
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1335596
SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks in one or more areas within a school environment.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students.
SC3 Capacity to provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff, students and parents.
SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
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 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
For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.
Echuca Primary School first opened in 1858 and was relocated from its original site in 1995 to the current site - nestling between the Campaspe River and the central business district. The school grounds have been developed extensively and the location at the corner of High and Pakenham Streets is extremely attractive. The school enjoys strong support from parents, school council, staff and local community. Great emphasis is placed on caring for our students, staff and parents by providing an environment that is both safe and secure. The buildings and grounds were specifically designed to meet the school community’s needs with active and passive play areas and provision of shade areas. School facilities include 25 classrooms, library, Arts Room, Science Room, canteen and gymnasium.
The school follows the Victorian Curriculum and offers a seven-year sequential program in each of key learning areas. At Echuca Primary School we integrate ICT into all classrooms to engage students and support their learning. We try to balance the use of ICT with other mediums such as pencils, paper books, etc. but we are also conscious of preparing students for the world in which they are living. We deliver strong cyber safety programs to teach students about online etiquette, cyber-bullying and how to stay safe online. A bring your own iPad program commences in Grade 3.
Echuca Primary School has outstanding student engagement and wellbeing programs. We use the School Wide Positive Behaviours Support Framework to promote positive behaviour and social competence. Expected behaviours are linked to our values and are explicitly taught through classrooms programs. Another program we use to teach personal and social capabilities is the Respectful Relationships Program. This program starts in Prep and includes topics such as emotional literacy, personal strengths, positive coping, problem solving, stress management and help-seeking.
Other programs we offer to make student feel more connected include:
Foundation to grade 6 Buddy Program
Student Leadership Program – Community Group Leaders, Student Action Team (Junior School Council)
Breakfast Club Program
Camps and Excursions Program
Multi-Age activities
Drumbeat Program – facilitated by our Welfare Officer
Hands-On Learning Program
Our school also hosts a wide range of special events to enrich the curriculum and make school a fun and exciting place to learn.
Sport is a really important part of our school program and we encourage everyone to participate and have a go. We also support students who excel at sport to compete at zone, regional, state and national levels of competition.
Part time / From 24/04/2023 - 20/12/2023
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Mr Andrew Judd | 035483-0700