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Applications close Thursday 20 March 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Part timeSalary: Salary not specifiedGrade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2Occupation: Education and TrainingLocation: Northern MetropolitanReference: 1468509
Location Profile
Education has a long history on the Mickleham Primary School site, with the first school opening in 1865 in our beautiful blue-stone building. Though we are now in the fastest growth corridor in Melbourne, our well-established trees help maintain the country feel that the school is renowned for. We recently moved into our new learning buildings and over the next 12 months our major building project will enter the final phase, with the construction of a large oval, two playgrounds and a sandpit. Our community values the beauty of our environment and importance of educating our children to embrace the natural world and promote conservation on our site and beyond.
Our enrolment has steadily increased and will continue to fluctuate as new schools open in the wider neighbourhood. We currently have just under 300 proud Mickleham PS students who reflect our R.I.C.H. school values ¿ Respect, Independence, Cooperation, and Honesty. Our students experience a well-balanced education through specialist classes in Physical Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics), Library and The Arts (Visual & Performing Arts/Drama). We have introduced AUSLAN as our Language Other Than English. We will be integrating AUSLAN into our daily classroom routines, practices and Inquiry topics.
All members of the school community have high expectations for our students and are committed to ensuring they have every opportunity to achieve them. Our highly committed staff design and implement individualised learning and social programs to enable our students to reach their full potential. The members of our School Council and school families, support our students and collaborate with staff around the personal, social, and academic growth of every child.
Mickleham Primary School is poised at an exciting moment in its history. We invite you to join our community, as a professional, to help make the upgraded facilities a reflection of our goals and ambitions for every learner, educator, and member of the MPS community.
Please consider the nature of our educational setting when responding to the selection criteria; our new school will be the catalyst for us to engage every student by fostering curiosity. We are seeking to strengthen our outcomes and collective efficacy through a focus on professional learning communities, and learning dispositions. We have high expectations for every member of the community and value flexibility and a passion for promoting school pride and knowing our learners - academically and as individuals.
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
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
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
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
Conditions of Employment
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Applications close Thursday 20 March 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 07 March 2025
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Julie Le Guen
039/745-2250
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Applications close Thursday 20 March 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Part timeSalary: Salary not specifiedGrade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2Occupation: Education and TrainingLocation: Northern MetropolitanReference: 1468509
Location Profile
Education has a long history on the Mickleham Primary School site, with the first school opening in 1865 in our beautiful blue-stone building. Though we are now in the fastest growth corridor in Melbourne, our well-established trees help maintain the country feel that the school is renowned for. We recently moved into our new learning buildings and over the next 12 months our major building project will enter the final phase, with the construction of a large oval, two playgrounds and a sandpit. Our community values the beauty of our environment and importance of educating our children to embrace the natural world and promote conservation on our site and beyond.
Our enrolment has steadily increased and will continue to fluctuate as new schools open in the wider neighbourhood. We currently have just under 300 proud Mickleham PS students who reflect our R.I.C.H. school values ¿ Respect, Independence, Cooperation, and Honesty. Our students experience a well-balanced education through specialist classes in Physical Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics), Library and The Arts (Visual & Performing Arts/Drama). We have introduced AUSLAN as our Language Other Than English. We will be integrating AUSLAN into our daily classroom routines, practices and Inquiry topics.
All members of the school community have high expectations for our students and are committed to ensuring they have every opportunity to achieve them. Our highly committed staff design and implement individualised learning and social programs to enable our students to reach their full potential. The members of our School Council and school families, support our students and collaborate with staff around the personal, social, and academic growth of every child.
Mickleham Primary School is poised at an exciting moment in its history. We invite you to join our community, as a professional, to help make the upgraded facilities a reflection of our goals and ambitions for every learner, educator, and member of the MPS community.
Please consider the nature of our educational setting when responding to the selection criteria; our new school will be the catalyst for us to engage every student by fostering curiosity. We are seeking to strengthen our outcomes and collective efficacy through a focus on professional learning communities, and learning dispositions. We have high expectations for every member of the community and value flexibility and a passion for promoting school pride and knowing our learners - academically and as individuals.
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
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.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
- 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
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
Conditions of Employment
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Applications close Thursday 20 March 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 07 March 2025
Action
Contact
Julie Le Guen
039/745-2250
Other opportunities
1170 jobs at Schools (Government)
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