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Form of workMt Eliza Primary School is a vibrant school that strives to provide the best learning opportunities for its students in a friendly, respectful, caring and professional environment.
As you enter our school you will notice the warm and inviting atmosphere. We pride ourselves in the development of a stimulating and engaging learning environment that focuses on our students developing academically, socially and emotionally.
Our vision for education encapsulates an environment that is the nerve-centre for learning; a place that promotes and encourages students, teachers, families and industry to be partners in the learning journey; a place that puts the child at the centre of all decisions. We believe in finding the balance between explicit teaching and guided inquiry to build the capacity of all learners ¿ a culture of collective responsibility.
At Mt Eliza Primary School, we promote a distributive leadership approach and encourage all members of the school community to have a voice. This starts with developing a shared vision with high expectations at the core, where:
- Relationships are fostered and developed, and collective wellbeing is paramount
- Collaboration is the culture of being and doing
- Successes are celebrated and a continual process of improvement is the expectation
Drawing on research, we are committed to creating a culture of innovation and agency, with a view to developing an engaged and high achieving learning community.
Mt Eliza Primary School has a student population of 443 students and this year we are running 20 classrooms with specialist programs in: Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education. Our Grade 3 and 4 students have cooking classes in our Kitchen Garden Program where they grow their own vegetables and herbs in our Kitchen Garden. They develop global connections through learning Indonesian as an additional language, and sessions that support our STEM focus.
We see our parents as our partners in their child¿s education and encourage families to become involved; we welcome the support of our incredible community. Our School Council and PTA meet regularly and work hard to support the staff and students at Mt Eliza Primary School.
In partnership with our community we have developed a culture that reflects our five values:
Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Connectedness and Challenge. These values are the cornerstone of what we do, they support our approach to learning and are key in the way in which we develop respectful relationships across the school.
We are extremely proud of our school and invite you to explore our website further to experience more of the wonderful things we do here.
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.
20 hours per week / 4 hours a day
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.
Delivering First Aid to students and prompt entry of treatment given to students into Compass/Cases21. Follow up with students/families as necessary.
Delivery of health and wellbeing education and promotion programs in collaboration with school community
Maintaining the School's student medical alerts/conditions/action plans database. This will involve liaising with and assisting staff with information regarding student medical conditions.
Preparing medical correspondence according to the school's procedures.
Maintain cleanliness and order of First Aid room, equipment and facilities.
Ordering and maintaining First Aid supplies for the First Aid rooms and First Aid kits e.g. epipens..
Prepare and maintain First Aid packs for all excursions/camps.
Receiving, recording and administering student medications.
Maintaining an Accident Register and entering data according to Department of Education requirements.
Keeping abreast of Department of Education First Aid guidelines and ensuring the school is compliant.
Conduct in-house Anaphylaxis training program for staff.
Organising and updating student photo medical alerts.
Assisting the relevant Principal Class/Leadership members with the updating of relevant policies.
Actively assisting with the implementation of emergency management procedures, including the arrangement of transportation of students to hospital or appropriate medical services.
Managing and coordinating the efficient and effective provision of Health Care for students (and staff where applicable).
Attending major sporting/student events where First Aid may be required.
Maintaining a record of staff First Aid qualifications and facilitating training sessions as required.
Attending professional development, as relevant and appropriate to the maintenance of job performance and professional standards of practice.
Managing and overseeing the work of the School's First Aid trained staff.
Providing administrative support to the main office when required.
Communication
Communicating effectively and sensitively with students, staff, parents/guardians and emergency services personnel.
Liaising with and providing appropriate medical/First Aid information to parents/guardians, staff and students.
Liaising with external organisations and individuals for the purpose of acquiring First Aid materials and equipment.
Observing matters of confidentiality.
Contacting parents/guardians and emergency services as required.
Communicating with parents/guardians for the purpose of ensuring that student medical information is correct and up to date.
Exchanging information with relevant members of the Leadership/OH&S teams.
Producing regular articles on pertinent health issues through the school newsletter and noticeboards.
Records Management
Updating and retrieving relevant student medical records.
Essential:
Current Level 2 First Aid/CPR certificate
DET specified Anaphylaxis trainers/verifiers course.
Current Victorian Working with Children Check.
Desirable:
Qualification and/or demonstrated expertise in paediatric health, school health, community health, public health and/or primary health care.
Registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.
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
