AddressSet among orchards on the outskirts of Shepparton, Grahamvale Primary School has a proud reputation for developing confident, life-long learners ready to accept the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Our school of almost 364 students has 17 classes, Foundation to Year 6, run by a full complement of 17 classroom teachers. They are well supported by additional, specialist teachers for Physical Education, Visual Art, Performing Arts and STEM. Families benefit from a targeted Intervention Program that is run by experienced teachers.
Grahamvale Primary prides itself on delivering excellence in teaching and learning and has a particular focus on building practice excellence and curriculum planning and assessment.
We daily deliver our vision of providing a quality education for all students within a caring and safe environment. Our students become responsible citizens who can use technology, are eSmart and ready to transition to secondary school and beyond. Our core values are: Respect, Personal Best, Teamwork and Community.
A significant strength of our school is the high level of parental participation in school activities and programs.
Our facilities include a contemporary building with 11 modern classrooms surrounding a central library. Flexible learning spaces are a feature of the school and our library space provides us with an indoor area for performances and assemblies. An additional six classes are housed in smaller buildings, including an art studio and specialist room, while landscaping and gardens complete what is a very attractive environment.
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.
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, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork
- Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT record systems such as Compass, eduSafe and CASES21, including computerised student, staff and school records
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures are followed
- Supports the First Aid facilities and assists in delivering First Aid to students
- Maintain medical Action Plans for students
- Administer medications as per medical plans and maintain accurate records
- Assist in organising and maintaining First Aid supplies for the First Aid room, kits for camps, excursions and in classrooms
- Assist in developing and maintaining a register for students with specific health needs
- Ensure all records are accurate, confidential and compliant with relevant policies
- Liase with families of students who have medical management plans and require medication
- Communicate to all staff, details of students with medical conditions
- Liase with families and advise them, when child present themselves requiring First Aid treatment
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
Level 2 First Aid qualification is a requirement of the position, however if the successful applicant does not have the qualification, it can be attained prior to commencement.
The work for this position will be carried out over two days each week commencing at 9:00am until 3:30pm.
