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Form of workNoble Park Secondary College is a multicultural school with students speaking 46 languages and has an SFO of .7788.
Noble Park Secondary College is in our second year of a new strategic plan. Our SSP Student Achievement Goal is to achieve continuous improvement in the learning growth of each student. Our Student Engagement Focus is to improve engagement through increased authentic student agency in their learning. Our Student Wellbeing Goal is to develop resilient, self-confident aspirational learners.
Our spaces reinforce our pedagogical vision of a combination of collaborative and explicit teaching. Our landscaped environment provides a backdrop for our Year 8 students to have a positive learning experience.
Our Year 7/8 Centre has a combination of learning spaces which provides for both explicit and open (combined) teaching practises. The focus is on collaborative planning to ensure that all staff can understand the level of each student, sharing this information with the students/parents. The emphasis is also upon student feedback and voice, in ensuring that the student achievement level is enhanced.
All students at the College have their own personal device to ensure that they have access to the required use of technology necessary for 21st Century learning. These learning technologies enhance personalised individual learning tasks, assessment practices as well as increasing collaboration between students, teachers and parents. We have introduced Edrolo as part of our technology foci at the Senior School.
Students in Years 7 to 10 study subjects representing the key learning areas, with electives available for Years 9 and 10. VCE/VM/VPC/VET units are available for Years 10 to 12. We are an accredited school for International students with strong International program.
Student learning is maximized through extra-curricular activities in the areas of self-confidence, social skills, participation and leadership through programs such as Peer Support, Year 11 Formal and Year 12 Valedictory celebrations, outdoor education camps, year level camps and multicultural concert. In addition, the College has an established cultural exchange program with its sister school in Japan, Shinminato Senior High.
Our management structure is student centred with an emphasis on support, safety and security.
Attendance is checked each lesson with parents notified by SMS.
School Council endorses the wearing of compulsory school uniform.
We continue to celebrate our traditional values and look forward to our exciting future to cater for the diverse needs of our students.
Context
Noble Park Secondary College is a Year 7-12 co-educational College which embraces the traditional values of:
- Respect
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Integrity
Our curriculum focuses upon value added growth in all Curriculum Areas with an emphasis upon understanding individual student achievement through a variety of assessment processes.
The College offers VCE, VCAL and VET subjects for senior students and a strong careers/pathways program. The College is proud of the connectedness of the students to the College which is enhanced through an extensive co-curriculum program and the strong relationship between staff and students.
SC1 Demonstrated proficiency and reliability in driving a school bus (both manual and automatic) Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.
SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.
This position works a Split Shift from 7:30am to 9:00am and 3:00pm to 4:30pm weekdays during the school term. There is not a requirement to work during the school holidays although such periods will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
The initial contract is for 2024 may be extended.
You will be responsible for the safe and timely transport of our students to and from school on a daily basis during school term.
The successful applicant must hold the following licenses / certifications or be willing to obtain them prior to commencement:
- Valid automatic driver¿s license (MR or HR) and current driver¿s licence issued by VicRoads and not have either of these licences suspended or cancelled by VicRoads or the Police Department.
- Driver Accreditation with VicRoads (to carry fee-paying passengers).
- Working with Children Check valid for employment.
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or higher).
Qualities / Experience we are looking for:
- Experience in driving a 25-seat bus in a safe manner, with a good driving record.
- Be punctual and reliable
- Enjoy driving and working with students and have a caring and positive attitude.
- Be able to work unsupervised, use your initiative and be proactive in your actions.
• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons
• Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
• Obey all traffic laws
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
• Ensure safety of all students
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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
