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Form of workHazel Glen Kindergarten, located in the Hazel Glen Child and Family Centre, opened in 2015 and forms part of Hazel Glen College, situated in Doreen, in the City of Whittlesea. Our service offers, 3 year old kindergarten, 4 year old kindergarten and an Extended Care program.
Our dedicated team is committed to the belief that each child is unique and that all children have the potential and desire to learn. We provide a supportive and innovative educational program of the highest quality for our children and families. We are proud of our warm, welcoming and nurturing environment that we have created for our community.
We have a strong staffing team who are passionate and dedicated Early Childhood professionals. We have a culture based on being highly motivated, energetic, organized and enthusiastic. Across our College there is an expectation that all staff are committed to the FISH Philosophy incorporating, Choose Your Attitude, Be There, Make Their Day and Play.
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills working as an Educator in a kindergarten in line with the Child Safe Standards and College Code of Conduct.
SC2 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
SC4 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC5 An awareness of the NQS & EYLF / VEYLDF
Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards. Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.
Specialised support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2. Typically this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the operation of a work area (e.g. managing the day to day operation of a school office) under the direction of the principal or another senior manager.
Provides support to teachers and students that is beyond the routine support provided at education support class Level 1, range 1. Within an educational program assists teachers with the coordination of the support function, such as directing/organising the work of other support staff or providing a specialist support role.
Undertakes medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles that require specific training that must be updated 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.
Performs 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 laboratories would be typical examples.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Maintain positive interactions with children and staff in a sensitive and respectful way
Supporting staff and children in any given situation
Provide a program that is flexible in regards to individual children
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate continued enthusiasm and passion in working with children
Development relationships with children and families
Protection of the health, safety, security and well-being of all children and staff within the service
Ensure duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
Children are supervised at all times
Understanding the essence of inclusion of diversity in its many forms
Respect for and maintain of confidentiality of information
Maintain an excellent standard of organisation, hygiene and cleanliness of program premises and facilities.
Administer and adhere to policy and procedures that ensure the health and safety of those using the service.
Maintain security procedures for the acceptance and release of children.
Operate service in accordance with the National Standards for Extended Care Program.
Develop and maintain a positive partnership with parents and guardians. This involves greeting parents on their arrival at the service and informing them of any relevant
information regarding their children and listening to and actioning, where necessary, parent/guardian feedback.
Establish and maintain links with the school community, local networks, resource agencies and other relevant organisations.
Implement procedures that ensure the health and safety of those working in the service.
Complete accident, medical and medication administration records
Have a strong understanding of the CFC emergency procedures and practice evacuation procedures with children.
This role is for an Educator to work in our Extended Care program. The program operates 48 weeks of the year, 5 days a week from 7.00am - 6.30pm. Children from our 3 and 4 year old sessional kindergarten groups can attend this program.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The Department of Education and Training 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Link to Hazel Glen College Child Safe Code of Conduct
http://www.hgc.vic.edu.au/child-safe/
Applications should include:
Please attach application containing the following:
1. A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where appropriate), home address and telephone number, telephone number of the school(s) or location where the applicant can be contacted, the position you are applying for and the vacancy number of the position
2. Specific Key Selection Criteria response
3. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications
4. The names, email address and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
- 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
