AddressIvanhoe East Primary School was established in 1930 and strives for excellence in teaching and learning. It is a vibrant school which prides itself on a strong sense of community, student engagement, learning and growth.
There are currently 468 students enrolled at the school in 21 classes. Our students enjoy outstanding facilities including well-appointed learning spaces, a full-sized stadium, a well-resourced library, a music room and performing arts centre in the SPACE Centre. The grounds at IEPS are well-cared for and include the provision of shaded areas, landscaped gardens, play equipment, basketball and netball courts and a synthetic oval.
Students are at the centre of all decisions and are supported in their academic and social and emotional needs. They are treated with respect and care and within an environment based on high expectations. Students are encouraged to be active, co-operative, independent learners who are able to accept increasing responsibility for their own learning. They are encouraged and motivated to develop critical and higher order thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Our teachers work in collaborative teaching teams and plan their learning program according to the Victorian Curriculum, student needs and interests. While the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills are core to our programs, we recognise the importance of purposeful and engaging learning programs that capitalise on students¿ prior experience and their broader social, emotional and academic needs.
There is a comprehensive learning program beyond the classroom including the camping program for students in Years 4-6, excursions, interschool sport, swimming, student leadership programs and the performing arts. The Specialist Program includes Art, Physical Education, Music and Mandarin.
All members of the school community work within an environment founded on high expectations, respect and concern for others and for the school. The IEPS community is based on strong and healthy partnerships of parents, students, staff and the broader community. We work together to ensure that there is a focus on respecting traditions while preparing our students for the future. Many parents are committed to involvement in classroom programs, canteen support, fund-raising, Class Representatives program and governance through membership of School Council and/or one of Councils¿ sub-committees.
Ivanhoe East Primary School also shows a significant commitment to building relationships with the wider community which includes local pre-school centres, Government and non-government primary and post-primary schools, tertiary institutions, municipal council bodies as well as our local traders.
As a highly effective school, we seek continuous improvement through reflective and evaluative practices, monitoring of performance, participative decision-making and high levels of accountability. The staff are valued for their professional contribution to strengthening and enriching the learning community. There is a significant commitment to professional learning to support the growth of teachers for whole school improvement. Staff regularly update their knowledge, skills and expertise through a wide range of professional development activities to ensure that curriculum reflects best practice in learning and teaching.
The school has an unwavering commitment to the school values, which were reviewed in 2019, led by the Principal Advisory Group and the Student Well-being AIP Team. The values fall under the two broad headings of Learning and Belonging and are explained in the following way:
Curiosity is always wanting to learn new things. We ask questions to further our knowledge.
Resilience is persisting through challenging situations. We see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
Respect is valuing everyone¿s rights, beliefs and differences. We treat everyone equally.
Friendship is being inclusive and supportive of others. We are kind, empathetic, honest and trustworthy.
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.
- Provides coordination support to teachers through rostering and the organisation of the work of a team of aides, including supervision and guidance.
- Conducts routine presentations to parents to assist teachers in communicating objectives and outcomes relating to educational programs and/or students.
- Liaise with external providers of support services.
- Provide medical intervention support that involves a specific medical condition approved by the Department, requires specialised training/instruction that requires regular updating and has clearly defined responsibility for the administration of such support.
To assist and support a student with Complex Medical Needs
- Providing physical and emotional care for an individual student
- Pushing a manual wheelchair and physically supporting a student to use specialised equipment, including a High-Low Chair, etc.
- Supporting and managing toileting, meals, manual handling, and administration of medication via peg
- Supporting a student in the playground, on excursions and with therapy activities and life skills.
- Assisting in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
- Observing the individual student and drawing the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
- Supporting student communication including using specialised equipment, for example a Pod Book
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.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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
- 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
The position is a one day position, on a Friday, 9.00am-3.30pm.
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
