Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

At Meredith Primary School we strive to live up to our motto of "Achieving Together" by creating an environment that is supportive and safe to our students and families. Our 4 school values of Respect, Resilience, Pride and Excellence drive the expectations within the school and our school community. All children are valued and are given a range of experiences that will empower them to become life-long learners. We are a rural school located on the Midland Hwy, midway between Geelong and Ballarat. 

Our motto, `Achieving together¿ is promoted in the following ways:

• We provide a happy, caring and safe environment that promotes an enthusiasm for life-long learning; maximising and 
• We create a learning environment where students are encouraged to work co-operatively with others.
• We encourage children to respect one another by valuing diversity within the school and the wider community.
• Our educational practices are evidence based and aim to engage each child in a culturally rich, challenging and
• contemporary curriculum.
• We value the use of innovative tools for our children¿s¿ learning in a dynamic and technological world.
• We promote strong home-school partnerships, and seek ways to involve, and be involved in, the wider community.
• We strive to have a school that is inclusive, welcoming and supportive of all children¿s learning.

Meredith Primary School maintains its commitment to a two hour daily Literacy block and a one hour daily Math's block consistently across Foundation to Year 6. This dedicated three hours is to ensure that we, as a whole school, maintain our focus on improving Literacy and Numeracy outcomes for all students. The students have access to a wide range of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) including iPads and Netbook computers and use these devices for a clear learning purpose.

Curriculum is delivered consistently via an agreed pedagogical understanding that reflects current best practices. We provide rich and diverse learning opportunities to maximise the academic, social and emotional growth of all students.  Learning achievements are monitored, acknowledged & celebrated together by students, parents and staff.

Community involvement in the school is strongly encouraged and valued as an important component of the school and its improvement. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in school activities where appropriate and to become partners with teachers in developing positive educational outcomes for the children.

Meredith Primary Schools current enrolment is 67 students divided into 4 home groups, Foundation, Year 1/2 class, Year 3-4 class and Year 5/6 class. There is 4 full time teaching staff, 4 part time teaching staff, 6 integration staff and a business manager. We have 4 generalist teachers, 3 specialist teachers and a Wellbeing/Disability Inclusion Leader. 

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.

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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.

• 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.

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

Currently we have three advertised positions up on recruitment online including this position. The position we are looking to fill totals 30 hours per week. We have two part time positions advertised (12 hours and 18 hours a week) and a 0.79 (or equivalent 30 hours). Please note that this position may be a job share role, part time role or the full 0.79 role across a week. I would be happy to speak to anyone in relation to this additional information for any further clarification.

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.