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Student Wellbeing and Support

Job posted: 25/11/2024
Applications close: 08/12/2024 (Midnight)
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Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1454424

Reference: 1454424

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Location Profile

Caulfield Junior College (CJC) is dedicated to fostering a community of global citizens who are empowered to reach their personal best. Our core values, encapsulated in the acronym HERO - Honesty, Empathy, Respect, and Optimism, guide our educational approach and community interactions.

We are a Victorian State School, proudly serving over 560 students from diverse backgrounds. Our campus is situated on Balaclava Road, Caulfield North, just 11km southeast of Melbourne's CBD.

CJC is a distinguished Binational school, offering both the Victorian Curriculum and the French curriculum from Prep to Grade 6. This dual curriculum is meticulously aligned with standards set by the Department of Education and Training (DET) and the French Ministry of Education, with oversight from the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Our French Binational Program (FBP) includes a significant number of students enrolled in this accredited French program.

Our teaching staff, holding Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) qualifications, are not required to possess French language skills, ensuring a broad range of talented educators are available to our students.

 Approximately 90 students participate in our Hebrew Immersion Program (HIP) before school, three mornings a week. Many of these students also engage in additional after-school activities provided by the United Jewish Education Board (UJEB). We celebrate the rich diversity of our school community, which includes students from 28 different countries speaking 24 languages.

 Student wellbeing is a central focus at CJC. We collaborate with Dogs Connect and have our own Wellbeing Dog. As a School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPBS) institution, we implement the Peaceful Kids Program and maintain a dedicated wellbeing team to support our students¿ needs.

Our teaching is grounded in evidence-based practices. Our Literacy Block is inspired by the Reader's and Writer's Workshop Model, with early years instruction using the Little Learners Love Literacy resources for systematic phonics. For Numeracy, we employ the Peter Sullivan model to guide mathematical concept learning.

Students at CJC benefit from six specialist areas:

  • Digital Technologies
  • STEM
  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts (supported by the Music in Schools Initiative)
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

Our school boasts excellent outdoor sporting facilities, including a synthetic football pitch, basketball court, running track, and covered play equipment. We also offer an outdoor library for students to enjoy during recess and lunch, along with various activities coordinated by our student leaders.

Beyond regular school hours, we provide a range of external programs:

  • TeamKids runs a popular Outside School Hours Program.
  • An independent After School Activities program enhances French language skills.
  • Sporting and Instrumental Programs
  • Australian Girls¿ Choir
  • Alliance Francais

At CJC, we are committed to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and academically enriching environment for all students, preparing them to excel as global citizens.

Selection Criteria

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.

Role

[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:

  • Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
  • Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
  • Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken 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.
  • 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 would be typical examples.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
  • Supports communication between teachers and parents
  • Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
  • Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
  • Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
  • Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
  • Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
  • Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
  • Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
  • Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

Who May Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Other Information

Please note that this time fraction will require attendance 9.00am to 3.30pm Mon to Fri. 

We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and/or relevant qualifications in working with students with high behavioural needs, including those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and intellectual disabilities. Experience in implementing individualised support plans, managing challenging behaviours, and using evidence-based strategies to promote student engagement and learning is desirable. A strong understanding of how to create an inclusive, supportive environment tailored to the diverse needs of students with additional learning and behavioural needs is highly desirable.

Conditions of Employment

  • All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
  • Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
  • A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
  • Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Student Wellbeing and Support

Job type:

Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2026

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Contact:

Chris Chant | 03 9509 6872

Student Wellbeing and Support