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Form of workJoin the Karwan Primary School team and seize this unique opportunity to be part of our growing community. As we embark on our second year of operation, we are proud to have already established a positive school culture that resonates throughout every corner of our school.
We have established a tremendous foundation team, and are looking for the first allied health professional, a Social Worker, with similar values; collaborative, trusting, hard-working, dedicated, committed, flexible in their thinking, open and most importantly a willingness to have fun at work! They bring together a mixture of skills and expertise, but all demonstrate the above values and work together to support one another. Our staff take immense pride in protecting this welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable atmosphere, where we all work harmoniously towards our common goals.
Our recent School Staff Survey results are just in, and they are off the charts! These are just some of the results. Don't just hear it from us, this is what the staff are saying!
Collective EfficacyKarwan Primary School (2023)97% positive
Similar Schools (2023)82% positive
Shielding/BufferingKarwan Primary School (2023)97% positive
Similar Schools (2023)74% positive
Staff Trust in ColleaguesKarwan Primary School (2023)96% positive
Similar Schools (2023)83% positive
With a hands-on approach, you'll find the Principal Class actively engaged in the school community, visible daily in and around classrooms, on yard duty, and interacting with the students. With an open-door policy, they warmly welcome any staff member seeking support or conversation or any student wanting to show them their work. They wholeheartedly foster a collaborative environment, where every staff member's voice is not only heard but also valued.
Additionally, the introduction of our newly established Learning Specialists will further support the work of teachers within the classrooms. These specialists are highly qualified and experienced educators who bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. In line with our hands on approach, they also have their own classrooms, allowing them to remain actively engaged in teaching while simultaneously supporting teams of teachers.
At Karwan Primary School, we strongly encourage and model work/life balance. School starts at 8:40 am and concludes at 2:50 pm. This means that on a meeting night, staff are leaving at 4:10 pm or on a non-meeting night, 3:10 pm. We work hard while we are here, but once we leave at the end of the day, we can focus on other important things, like self, and family.
We have brand-new, whizz-bang facilities, including individual classrooms, common spaces, a gymnasium, science, visual arts and performing arts spaces, as well as expansive, manicured grounds.
If this remotely interests you, please contact our Principal, Ash, he loves showing people around the school or email any other staff member and ask them what it is like working at Karwan Primary School.
SC 1. A demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a school setting and develop and implement school-based programs and interventions that support the success of young people.
SC 2. A demonstrated capacity to provide individualised support for vulnerable young people in the school setting and the ability to work with staff and external agencies in this.
SC 3. The ability to work with teachers and support their work with students through the provision of professional development and advice.
SC 4. A knowledge, capacity and experience in working with and engaging the local community in the implementation of student wellbeing programs that support positive outcomes for at risk students.
- Provide professional assessment, interventions and support services to students within the parameters of school policy and guidelines.
- Conduct training and consultation to school colleagues within the professional field.
- Provide professional reports requiring in-depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others.
- Guide decisions on complex intervention strategies that may have significant consequences for students and their families.
- Provide expert advice to influence the strategic approach to student support and learning.
- Contribute to the delivery of a professional support service in a school, including the development of policy and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including teachers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
- Based on results of assessments and observations, utilise a team approach to support staff in developing appropriate goals and interventions designed to achieve successful learning outcomes and positive emotional wellbeing for students.
- Provide support to staff and families/carers in the management of students with an intellectual disability.
- Provide direct intervention and support to students with an intellectual disability.
- Liaise with other professionals in the management of students and be proactive in identifying referral pathways for families and students to access additional services as required.
Mandatory Qualifications, skills and knowledge.
Graduate or post graduate qualifications in social work or other qualification that meets the requirements for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Working with Childrens Check is required prior to commencing employmnent.
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@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 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
- 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
- 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
