2 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1455099
Are you looking to build your capacity as an Educational Support (ES) in unique and exciting ways?
Are you a flexible and enthusiastic thinker who is committed to their professional development?
Are you excited by the prospect of being part of a close-knit community where you can build strong relationships with staff and students?
Then this is the school for you!
Furlong Park School for Deaf Children (FPSDC) is a bilingual specialist setting which educates deaf and hard-of-hearing (HoH) children in a dynamic and engaging environment. The school, which sits on extensive grounds in Sunshine North, has been recently upgraded under a VSBA $10 million building grant.
Our staffing profile consists of 12 teachers, 10 Educational Support staff (including a Speech Pathologist) and a Leadership Team comprising of the Principal, Assistant Principal and Learning Specialist. We have Deaf, HoH and hearing staff members, all of whom are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Alongside the Primary School Program, we provide an Early Education Program for 3- and 4-year-old students. Our current enrolment is 66, with our school catering to students from the Northern and Western regions of metropolitan Melbourne and rural fringe.
The school follows the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Victorian Curriculum, with students working at the F-10 curriculum and Levels A-D Towards Foundation curriculum.
Teachers and ES participate within Professional Learning Teams (PLTs), with teachers collaborating on teaching & learning inquiry cycles and ES developing their professional knowledge and skillset
Whilst FPSDC is a specialist school, many of our pedagogical approaches align with the mainstream schools within our networks and beyond. Our current whole school focuses include embedding our instructional model, creating a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum, and refining our assessment practices, along with more specific focuses on the reading and writing workshop models, phonics pedagogy, and metacognitive skills.
We hold high expectations for our students to work towards the same educational achievements as their hearing peers, supported by our own high teaching standards and expertise in differentiation.
Our school motto is Empower Enrich Educate, and our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values are I am a Learner, I am Safe, I am Responsible and I Care for Others. If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to contact us via phone (03) 9312 3244 or email to arrange a phone or zoom call, or an on-site tour, before applications close
A successful applicant who is not fluent in Auslan, but has demonstrated a proven commitment to learn, would be supported by the school with their sign language development.
Furlong Park School for Deaf Children sits on the lands of the Wurundjeri people and we acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners.
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 / or Auslan 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.
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.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business, and home)
A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees
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.
The position contact hours are from 8:45am - 3:15pm five (5) days per week
Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
Lee Bullock - Principal | 0393123244 / 0484614264