Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 18/03/2024 - 20/12/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1403516
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC3 Provide routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
SC4 Provide routine clerical or other administration support responsibilities including general telephone and front office enquiries.
SC5 Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures.
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.
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
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.
Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, including computerised student, staff and school records.
Support the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students.
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
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
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 who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
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.
Location Profile
This is a Teacher Aide/Administration Assistant position.
Knox Park Primary School was established in 1971, in the attractive, natural bushland setting adjacent to Lakewood Reserve in Knoxfield, a north-eastern suburb of Victoria. The current school enrolment is 316 students with 33 staff.
Knox Park Primary School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between school and home to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students. We strive to create a school that is inclusive and safe, where everyone is empowered to participate and learn.
Incorporated in the school¿s delivery of its programs are:
A comprehensive Arts program; visual and performing programs; including music tuition, school choirs, bi annual whole school Production and Art show.
A Health and Physical Education program encompassing a broad range of experiences including Interschool Sports, Hoop Time, Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics.
Mandarin; with sister school relationship.
Our commitment to the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Approach (SWPBS) acknowledges that student wellbeing and student learning outcomes are closely linked. We have a strong commitment to develop each student as a person, learner and responsible community minded citizen. Self-regulation and self-esteem are viewed as an integral part of this process, developed through our Student Wellbeing programs including a Foundation to Year 5 Buddies Program, Student First Aid Training, Family Life, and Leadership Program for Year 5 and 6 students.
Students are involved in the wider community through participation in cultural, artistic, environmental and sporting activities. They participate in community projects and perform for community groups, at festivals and at special exhibitions. We are involved in the `Friends of Lakewood¿ environmental project and are highly committed to Global Education.
School programs are further extended through our whole school camping and excursion program, with students participating in camps of increasing length through their primary school years. Other opportunities offered include visiting artists and performing groups, sports clinics, educational speakers, STEM incursions and a robotics program.
A transition program is conducted for pre-school children and students transitioning to Year 7.
Facilities include well-maintained classrooms, a Library, a Visual Arts room with kiln, a Performing Arts room, and a
General Purpose room with kitchen facilities and toilets. Attractive gardens and grounds complement the many playgrounds and playing areas and provide children opportunities to engage with their natural environment.
Parental involvement is encouraged and valued within the curriculum and classrooms. We have an extremely active Parents Association and School Council.
Vision
`Together we learn and achieve¿ the school motto reflects the partnership where all members of the school community actively work together to create a caring and safe environment, in which students can take responsibility for their own learning and have the right to realise their full potential.
Values
Knox Park Primary School¿s values are Resilience, Tolerance and Personal Best.
Resilience - We are resilient learners who bounce back from disappointments, and support others around us to do the same.
Tolerance - We model and demonstrate tolerance by recognizing the right of every individual to have opinions that differ to our own, and celebrate that our differences make us a richer community.
Personal Best - We strive for our own personal best by trying our hardest and working to achieve to the best of our ability.
Website: www.knoxparkps.vic.edu.au
