AddressRolling Hills Primary School is located in Mooroolbark approximately 35 km east of Melbourne CBD, at the gateway to the Yarra Valley.
The school has a current enrolment of 396 students with 53 teaching and non-teaching staff. The student population is stable with very few students moving in or out of the school once they have enrolled. Students are spread across 17 classrooms, with a combination of single level and multi-level classes. Additional specialist staff cater for Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Global Studies. Science, Design Technology and all classes have access to the Library with their teacher. A strong Administration and Integration team complements all school programs with extra support provided by the Learning Support, School Chaplain, Department Speech Pathologist and Psychologist. Rolling Hills has a strong focus on student well-being which underpins all school programs. The school is renowned for its inclusive and diverse programs, with success coming from the provision of individualised programs to enrich or support students at their point of need whilst always identifying the development of the whole child at the core. An integral aspect of personalised learning is through Inquiry and Developmental Play curriculum.
The school's values are responsibility, honesty, pride and support. All parts of the school community, students, staff, parents and friends are expected to strive to be their best in reference to these values.
The school has two key buildings and separate facilities include an Art Room, Library and Gymnasium that caters for interschool sports, assemblies and general community activities. The school grounds are extensive, consisting of three playground equipment areas (including an all-abilities playground), an oval, synthetic turf courts, asphalt play area, buddy seat and arboretum. The William Barak Building is home to an Out of School Hours program that operates during school terms. The school continues to fundraise and invest in its grounds and facilities in the pursuit of having the best possible learning environment and spaces.
The use of Information Communication Technology Skills across all aspects of learning is integral to our programs. Rolling Hills Primary School has a combination of laptops and iPads available for student use. There is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program operating for our year three to six students. All classrooms have Smart TVs.
Parent involvement in the school is essential to Rolling Hills Primary School. Parents work closely with staff to support their childrens learning at school and at home. Parent involvement in the school includes involvement in class programs, excursions and camps, canteen volunteering along with School.
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.
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.
The responsibilities of the Canteen Manager is to manage all aspects of day to day running of the Canteen. This includes:
- Collating and preparing lunch orders and facilitating counter sales
- Preparation and cooking of food
- General cleaning and maintaining of a hygienic kitchen
- Enlisting and supervising volunteers, developing volunteer rosters
- Ordering and purchasing stock, checking all supplies against invoices
- Conducting stocktakes
- Operating the online ordering system My School Connect, maintaining the menu
- Attend and conduct Canteen sub committe meeting
- Counting, recording and reconciling the daily takings according to school policy for safe handling of money
- Maintaining a culture of helpful, professional and welcoming service
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 *******@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
A requirement of applicant is to have:
- current Working with Children Check
- level 1 & 2 Food Safety Certificate
- 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
