Education Support Officer - Teachers Assistant

Maryborough Education Centre is a school where the children and the youth of this community can learn and grow in a supportive, respectful and inclusive environment, where everyone is on a strong learning journey, and where positive and supportive relationships form the basis of all our work. We consistently empower students to strive for challenging aspirations. Students are supported in following their interests and passions through multiple pathways that will successfully lead to positive outcomes in further education, training or employment. The school has a key role in supporting, and working with the wider community in meeting the challenges faced by Maryborough and district. We have a commitment to Collective Impact and the empowerment of the community to re-define its destiny in a positive way.

Vision ¿ to be an inclusive connected flourishing learning community.

Our school values have been developed in consultation with the whole community. They are:

• Aspiration
• Kindness
• Respect

Social ¿ community and demographics

• On a single site the school comprises facilities for primary, secondary and special needs education
• The school is highly integrated with a common set of values and behavioural and learning expectations for all
• Overall enrolment numbers are reflecting the demographics of the Maryborough community
• Strong and supportive School Council and parent involvement is encouraged.
• Committed Student Representative Council and a strong student leadership structure
• Enthusiastic, professional staff team consisting of 76 effective full-time teachers and 41.37 school support staff.
• Productive partnerships with Central Goldfields Council through the Go Goldfields initiative, University of Melbourne Network of Schools, Central Goldfields Linking Learning Project, service clubs and community groups, Goldfields Schools Network, and Goldfields Business Group
• The school has a School Family Orientation of .6856

Educational

• Provision of a vibrant and productive education, Foundation to 12 and Specialist Education.
• Implementation of Professional Learning Teams to enhance staff effectiveness in best meeting the learning needs of all students
• VCE, VET and VCAL courses
• Trade Training Centre
• Excellent further education pathways established and successful tertiary placements for students.
• Many enhancement and enrichment opportunities for students such as art, music, instrumental music, musical productions, competitions, after-school activities, and sporting activities.

Technological

• Bring Your Own Device computer provision is being phased in from 2015
• Provision of computer suites and notebook trolleys are established throughout the school.
• Internet and intranet use is supported
• Data projectors in all learning areas

Environmental ¿ grounds and facilities

• Classrooms modern and are traditional in their layout
• Grounds improvements have included the construction of a new oval, primary playspace, Centre Heart development and extensive landscaping in recent years. Additional playground equipment, landscaping and outdoor enhancements are planned for

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