AddressCollingwood English Language School (CELS) is the major provider of the New Arrivals Program in the North Western Victoria Region. It is a Foundation to Year 10 multi campus school, providing full time, intensive English Language courses for newly-arrived migrants and refugees with campuses located in Collingwood, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn. The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 (Term 3).
We provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where students prepare for a seamless academic, social and cultural transition to mainstream school or other educational pathways. We also support families and guardians to understand and engage with our school community and the Victorian Education system.
Students attend the New Arrivals Program for intensive English as an Additional Language courses for 6 months if educational background is age equivalent. Students with disrupted schooling often attend for 4 terms. Assessment and reporting reflect this context. The ratio of teachers to students is 13:1. Multicultural Education Aides support teachers, students and families.
Vision
We provide innovative, creative, high quality EAL teaching and learning programs. Our students have a sense of curiosity, resilience and are excited about their learning and preparation for mainstream school or further education, leading to improved academic and life chances.
At Collingwood English Language School:
· We provide an exceptional English as an Additional Language program in a welcoming, caring, friendly, collaborative and inclusive learning community
· We provide EAL leadership and advocacy
· Our EAL Specialist teachers provide high quality learning and teaching in a safe and supportive environment
· Our students are courageous and determined learners and become effective members of the school and wider community
· Our parents and guardians are active participants in their students learning and in the school community
Values
Our core purpose at Collingwood English Language School is underpinned by the following values
Respect: for ourselves, each other and our environment
Kindness: to others through compassion and celebrating success
Learning: being ready to learn, do my best, be actively engaged, share ideas and welcome feedback. Seek support.
Collingwood Campus
Collingwood English Language School was established as a school in 1989. The Collingwood Campus is located in Cambridge Street, approximately one kilometre north east of the city centre. This is the original campus.
Broadmeadows Campus
The Broadmeadows Campus is in Johnstone St Broadmeadows, and is part of the Dimboola Hub, sharing the oval with Broadmeadows Valley Primary School and Hume Central (Dimboola Rd Campus)
Craigieburn Campus
The Craigieburn campus is located on Northleigh Ave, approximately two kilometres from the Craigieburn railway station and sits adjacent to Craigieburn South Primary School.
South Morang Campus
The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 and is co-located with The Lakes South Morang College, at 235 Gordons Road, South Morang.
Further information
Further information is available from the Collingwood English Language School website,
including:
School Strategic Plan 2022-2025
https://www.collingwoodels.vic.edu.au/documents/CELS-School-Strategic-Plan-2022-2025.pdf
Annual Report 2023
CELS_Annual_Report_2023.pdf (collingwoodels.vic.edu.au)
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. (Arabic/Assyrian/English)
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.
Multicultural Education Aides (MEAs) are directly responsible to the Principal and Assistant Principals. The role is to support members of the leadership, administration and teaching teams to ensure effective communication between the school, students and parents/guardians, and to support the implementation of school and classroom programs. The Principal and Assistant Principals may request MEAs to undertake duties as appropriate from the list below:
· 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 of Arabic/Assyrian
Classroom Responsibilities
Facilitate communication between students and teachers in the student¿s own language; take small groups or individuals in the classroom for a specific task prepared by the teacher and supervised by the teacher; assist students to understand difficult concepts or instructions in the student¿s own language; assist students to clarify their ideas in their first language; assist with administration of tests in the student¿s first language, assist students to use ICT; prepare teaching aids/resources; and assist with library borrowing.
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
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Collingwood English Language School.
Please note the following:
· CELS is a multi-campus school, and you may be required to work at any campus. Initially this position is based at Craigieburn campus.
· To access Recruitment Online information and help guides please refer to Human resources: Recruitment Online (education.vic.gov.au)
· It is a requirement that all applications include a statement addressing the key selection criteria, resume/cv and a letter of introduction.
· It is a requirement that applications include the details of Three (3) Referees. Please provide details including the Referees name, position title, phone number and e-mail address.
· Please include your Department of Education Employee ID number on your application (where applicable).
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
