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Form of workCONTEXT
Edenbrook Secondary College is situated in Henry Road, Pakenham having opened in Term 1, 2021. Enrolments will progress by year level each year with the long-term enrolment of the school expected to be 1200. The development of a successful Middle School and VCE program will be the focus of the new Strategic Plan.
Educational Vision
Our mission is to collaboratively generate a positive learning environment that challenges and supports us all to grow.
Teaching spaces in the school allow for full implementation of a professional learning community approach. Integrated planning and delivery, reflecting on the impact of teaching practice, professional interaction and activation of student voice using evidence-based, high impact teaching strategies are all central to our educational vision. Learning Communities are designed around modifiable spaces that accommodate multiple learning approaches and that flexibly respond to the requirements of students and teachers, creating a sense of shared ownership, inclusion and everyday learning.
Students and teachers utilise easily accessible technology to achieve collaboration, research and creation. The school enables Year 7 and 8 students through our Academy program to investigate ideas collaboratively, encourage learners to create, refine, reflect on and publish their work, facilitating peer-to-peer teaching and engagement, and mobilising social networks for authentic inquiries or investigations. Year 9s begin their career and work education program through our Courage Program.
DESIGN
Community
Establishing a sense of place and community; a framework for the development of an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable urban structure, empowering strong, diverse communities is central to our vision of our educational community.
Commitment to Whole of Life Learning and Living
An understanding that life-long learning is most successful when it is inclusive of children, parents, neighbourhoods, wider communities and global citizenship. It must reflect the values, vision and aspirations of all members of the endeavour.
Integrating Evidence-based Knowledge of High Impact Learning and Teaching Research and Strategies
Opportunities to privilege seamless planning, professional interaction and student engagement in learning. Encourage quality professional learning opportunities and the conditions for capturing practice, building practice excellence, knowledge sharing and collaboration through team structures, collaborative design, planning and teaching and peer observations and feedback. All staff will contribute to the curriculum of the school and be part of professional learning teams with collaboration being the key in achieving the vision.
OPPORTUNITY
The design and intent of learning spaces facilitate a professional learning community approach enabling educators to collaborate, implement high-impact teaching strategies and reflect on the impact on learning in a continuous improvement culture.
As a member of our team, you will contribute to the development of a culture of high standards for both staff and students and the unique opportunity to be involved in an agile environment. The appointment of aspirational staff who are keen to explore new methods of delivery of the teaching and learning programs will be central to the school¿s success. We have high expectations of each other and the students who attend here. This is evidenced by the way we interact with each other, our professional attire, vision for learning, the respectful way in which we communicate and our drive to deliver meaning and purpose for our community.
We welcome your interest in joining the team at Edenbrook Secondary College.
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position including supporting students in practical classes
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC6 Develop a program and assist with delivery of STEM academies
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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.
· Manages school science laboratory, library or information technology functions, including where they are the sole technician
· Manages the flow of information to staff and students to ensure appropriate awareness of technical operations and safety
· Advises school staff and students on aspects of information technology
· Conducts training and instruction to school colleagues within the technical field
· Undertakes small technical or specialist projects defined by others
· Implements non-standard technical systems or equipment to a specification
· Explains professional concepts and approaches to school stakeholders, colleagues, and staff
· Applies sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise
· Provides professional services independently within defined school procedures
· Influences operational leadership and strategic planning with respect to school service delivery
· Provides reports for school staff or stakeholders, requiring in depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others
· May undertake low, medium and high-risk tasks as identified in Departmental Risk Matrix or its successor
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 this position. Should you be successful, you will be given the opportunity to negotiate your preferred time fraction as part of the recruitment process.
The Department of Education (the department) 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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@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
- 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
