Groundskeeper

Taradale Primary School is a small community school, located midway between Kyneton and Castlemaine that has been educating the students of Taradale and surrounding areas since 1855 - making it one of the oldest schools in the state. The school consists of five classrooms, a staffroom and an office area. The school benefitted from refurbishment works and an internal upgrade last year. These rooms offer flexible learning spaces currently configured as five general classrooms.

The school also benefits from large well maintained grounds. The grounds contain an oval, a multipurpose basketball court, two adventure playgrounds, undercover areas, a large Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, multiple themed learning landscape gardens, outside learning spaces and the school farm.                                                                                  
Enrolments have been steadily increasing over the last few years from 5 in 2015 to more than 70 students currently. The rise in enrolments is attributed to community engagement, the school¿s curriculum and pedagogy and young families moving to the area. The school operates as four multi-aged classes. This year, Teaching staff consists of a full-time principal, 5.4 classroom teachers, 0.3 tutor, 0.2 art teacher, 0.2 PE teacher, 0.2 garden specialist, 0.2 kitchen specialist, and 0.2 drama specialist, supported by 1.0 teacher aide, 0.6 Business Manager and 0.4 social worker. The visiting MARC van provides library services for one hour per class per week and school staff teach all other specialist areas, often with the support of parent and community volunteers. Taradale Primary School works closely with other small schools in the area to provide camps and joint social and educational opportunities.                                  
Taradale Primary School has a strong emphasis on engagement and wellbeing as well as embracing diversity and sustainability. The school is a lead school for the Respectful Relationships programme. Taradale Primary School believes in the benefits of multi-age schooling with a focus on the stage of development, not a child¿s age. The school also has a commitment to continuous improvement and the pursuit of academic excellence. Taradale Primary School has a strong focus on nature and play based learning, using the outdoor environment both on and off site as external classrooms. Teachers provide a differentiated curriculum that promotes individual learning and focuses on the development of independent learners. Modern facilities provide a stimulating and supportive environment. Significant emphasis is placed on the building of strong foundations in English and maths.

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.

This position is oner day per week on Tuesday

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.

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