AddressSpringhurst Primary School is a small rural school located off the Hume Freeway, 11 kilometres south of Rutherglen and halfway between Wangaratta and Wodonga. The school has a long and proud history of serving this rural community, which dates back 142 years to 1878. Our 5 current students come from the township of Springhurst (population 250) and surrounding towns and farms.
At Springhurst Primary School, we aim to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment which will respond to the changing needs of our learning community. Our purpose is for staff and students to create an environment that promotes:
¿ The ability to learn and aspire
¿ High Expectations for all
¿ Literacy and numeracy priority learning
¿ Positive interactions with others
¿ A sense of self-worth and pride in our school and our Springhurst Community. * A culture of respect, resilience, responsibility, friendship and self-belief
We provide a variety of authentic learning experiences, enhanced by our large grounds and recently developed outdoor learning and play area, allowing a strong focus on environmental learning.
Springhurst Primary School is part of a cluster of schools that work collectively to improve the outcomes for all our students through joint professional learning sessions, shared incursions and excursions, sporting and cultural events which gives our students extra social interactions with other students.
We have a full time Principal (part-time teaching), one full-time Classroom Teacher, 0.3 Business Manager. We are also the base school for the Ovens Valley Mobile Art and Craft Teacher (MACC) and the Mobile Librarian (MARC).
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with a Learning Support role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment, including following instructions as appropriate.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
This position is not required to attend in school holidays
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.
A role at this range may include:
- 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.
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 specialised student/teacher support tasks as experience is gained.
- Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
- Supports communication between teachers and parents
- Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
- Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
- Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
- Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
- Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
- Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision including assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
- Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
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
