Education Support - First Aid Officer / Administration

Officer Secondary College

At our college, we are committed to a quality, first-class education that encourages its young people to develop the skills required to thrive in an ever-changing, global community.  For our young people to achieve at a high level, they need to be supported by their community, students, staff, and parents. At Officer Secondary College, we foster strong, positive partnerships that put the student at the centre and believe learning is maximized when it takes place in an environment enriched with high expectations, personalised learning, challenge, inclusion, and support.

We value academic pursuits and take pride in helping our students to develop solid core values, and an appreciation of the world around them. We encourage students to be inquisitive and think critically, be creative, view issues and problems from a range of perspectives and to see learning as an ongoing adventure. We promote and cultivate independent thought and the building of character. This enables students to contribute to their communities in a meaningful and positive way. Our students are supported to expound our college values- Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Creativity, Critical thinking, and Global Citizenship and uphold our College's motto, "Learning Together, Learning to Lead, Together we Inspire"

Our teaching environment is designed to maximise student learning by creating a calm and orderly learning environment. We thrive in designing spaces that value student attention and allow our students to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our teachers work collaboratively across the College to ensure that the curriculum is delivered in a consistent teacher/student centered format which allows students to learn in a supportive environment to consolidate and then build on their understandings to become confident learners.  Additional support is available to students to revise concepts or to further extend their knowledge, this ensures every opportunity is given to all students to achieve their potential.

Having a highly committed staff and supportive community provides us with the optimum conditions for success.

Learning Communities

To facilitate Student support and allow each student to be known and feel connected, Officer Secondary College has implemented four Learning Communities.  Each Vertical Sub School is made up of students from Year 7 - 10.  These Learning Communities, are supported by Sub School Learning Culture Leaders, Learning Community Leaders and Learning Community Teachers, foster an encouraging and friendly atmosphere in which students can learn effectively, and focus on preventing problems before they occur. Each Learning Community will foster the junior and senior years and allow students to build friendship groups, work with peers and develop relationships within their Learning Community.

Each Learning Community Leadership team also includes a Learning Specialist who supports the teachers in the Learning Community to improve their practice and a Wellbeing Team member, who ensures each student's emotional needs are met. All teachers are assigned to a Learning Community and teach the students in this Learning Community. This support includes closely monitoring the academic and personal growth of each student in their Learning Community. Students remain in the same Learning Community from Year 7 to 10 at Officer Secondary College, which allows Sub School Learning Culture Leaders and Learning Community Leaders to develop a close relationship with each student and understand each student individual needs. Learning Community Leaders liaise with student¿s families as the need arises.

In year 11 students transition from the 7 -10 Vertical Sub School to the Senior Sub School.  This allows a dedicated team, again lead by a Sub School Leader and a Year 11 Learning Community Leader and a Year 12 Learning Community Leader.

Student Leadership

At Officer Secondary College our focus is on developing student's confidence and leadership qualities. We cultivate a nurturing atmosphere, empowering students to embrace challenges, whether within academic pursuits, in sports, student leadership, the Performing Arts and Instrumental Music. Our supportive environment means that students can develop the leadership qualities needed to succeed in school and beyond.

At Officer Secondary College there are many opportunities for active participation. Student Leadership positions result from a rigorous process involving written applications, interviews, and student voting, fostering holistic school engagement. There are a variety of responsibilities and activities that the student leadership team are involved with during the year, with a particular emphasis upon building their capacity as leaders.  These opportunities allow students to enhance their leadership skills, to experience success and meet challenges which build self-confidence and resilience and to build on the six school values: Creativity, Inclusion, Respect, Excellence, Critical Thinking and Global Citizenship

SWPBS

Officer Secondary College has Gold recognition of SWPBS.  We are extremely proud of our staff, students, and community as we continue to create a positive school climate, a culture of student competence and an open, responsive management system for all members of the College. 

Please ensure that your application includes:

• a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, email address and contact numbers, business and home)
• a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• names and contact numbers (telephone and email) of at least two referees

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE YOUR VIT/WWCC DETAIL IN YOUR APPLICATION

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 requirements for this position are that the hours are spread across a 5-day work week: Monday - Thursday 10:30am - 2:30pm; Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm.  Less days/hours may be negotiated if required.

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.

• Provide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork
• Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records
• Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records
• Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters)
• Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
• Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school
• In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures
• Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures
• Manage client reception and office operations
• Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements
• Coordinate staff timetabling
• Undertakes VASS and/or VET administration support
• Supports the First Aid facilities and assists in delivering First Aid to students

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

• 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