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Form of workBallarat High School is a learning community where every person is valued, respected, and challenged as a learner.
Ballarat High School commenced in 1907 as Agricultural High School and today has a student population of 1500 students. Ballarat High School has a long history and tradition of providing a quality education to the youth of Ballarat. While the school has changed physically over its hundred-year history, what has not changed is the significant contribution it makes to many young lives.
We endeavour to provide an inclusive, positive, respectful learning environment for all students. We believe in educating the whole person and acknowledge the correlation between student wellbeing, connectedness, and academic achievement. Our mission is to provide the right supports, to the right students at the right time.
Our values of Pride, Respect, and Responsibility under the moto of Duty Always ensure we build and maintain strong and positive relationships. We focus on teaching and learning improvement strategies that will raise standards and outcomes for all individuals in a culture of high expectations, collaboration, shared values, and trust.
Capital infrastructure upgrades in recent years have provided wonderful learning spaces and contribute to our positive, safe, and inclusive school environment.
Please visit www.ballaraths.vic.edu.au for additional information.
Applicants are requested to present a written response to the key selection criteria below:
- A demonstrated interest in working with young people and an ability to relate to young people in a positive, respectful and supportive manner, upholding the values of pride, respect and responsibility.
- Demonstrated high level communication skills with a range of individuals and well-developed emotional intelligence.
- Knowledge of DE policies and guidelines in relation to Inclusion and an ability to contribute to their implementation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in literacy and/or numeracy up to VCE standard.
- Experience in Education Support or Completion of Certificate IV in Education Support (or similar) would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.
Learning Support Staff are part of a team working with students with identified needs, to support their learning and wellbeing. Direct supervision and support for the role will be provided by the Learning Inclusion Co-ordinators and Assistant Principals.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a calm, caring and respectful manner and model the schools core values to a high standard.
Learning Support staff generally work from 8.50am to 3.20pm, but this is subject to timetable requirements and negotiation. This position requires work across 5 days per week, to a total of 30 hours.
As an ES staff member, the range of duties may be expanded in the future in accordance with the ES Level 1, Range 2 General Duties.
No additional attendance during school holidays is required for this position.
To support the implementation of a Learning Inclusion program for students with an Individual Education Program (IEP) who are currently recognised within the Tier 3 DE funding criteria.
Specific tasks will include;
- To work in association with the classroom teacher to implement the educational program as set out by the IEP/SSG.
- Assist students on an individual or small group basis.
- Assist and support the implementation of instructional programs.
- Assist with communication between students & teachers particularly, the interpretation of instructions.
- Observe students and bring them to the attention of the teacher where necessary.
- Prepare and submit notes of observations, learning and wellbeing.
- Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
- Participate in the monitoring & evaluation of programs & evaluation of individual students’ achievements.
- Assist with the liaison & communication between parents, teachers and other staff & members of the wider community.
- Prepare basic curriculum resources/aides/materials as required.
- Undertake administrative tasks and attend meetings as required.
The use of Compass, Google Suite, MSOffice, iPads etc., may be required to undertake duties efficiently and effectively.
Active participation and liaison with other Inclusion Team members and BHS staff.
Participate in an annual performance review process.
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 (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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
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 .
Have or able to obtain an "Employee" Working with Children Check.
APPLICATIONS:
Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Mrs. Lesley Thorpe 03 5338 9***.
Applications should be submitted via Recruitment Online https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/Pages/advacsSch.aspx or a copy of your application can be emailed to Mrs. Tracey Ginn, Personnel Manager, ***********@education.vic.gov.au marked Confidential - Learning Support (Disability Inclusion Program), by 4.00pm on the closing date.
Responses to the Key Selection Criteria and a Resume including the names of three referees, their contact numbers and email addresses must be included in the application.
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.
