AddressTarneit Senior College `Integrity, Innovation & Focus.
Tarneit Senior College is located in a developing area of Wyndham, approximately 25 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. We are located next to one of our main feeder schools - Tarneit P-9 College while also accepting enrolments from a number of other primary and P-9 schools including Baden Powell College and Truganina P-9 College. Significant enrolment also comes from new families moving into Tarneit with Wyndham being one of the top growth corridors in Australia. The school is situated near a number of areas of significant urban development which will see continued enrolments over the next 5 ¿ 10 years of families moving into the area. The college is experiencing a period of sustained growth for both the suburb and school over the next 5 to 10 years. In 2024 we have approximately 1050 students enrolled, and the projected enrolments is for the school to stabilise around this number in the next few years.
As a Senior College catering for Years 10, 11 & 12 we are able to offer comprehensive curriculum, pathways, and transition programs to cater for the academic and vocational needs of students. The college offers a wide range of VCE and VET programs including Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate. There is emphasis on the social, emotional, cultural, and academic needs of our students in order to develop their full potential. Through a caring and safe `House¿ structure; individual students are encouraged to think, reflect, and develop into successful learners so that they can take their place in society as informed, responsible, and active members of the community of Tarneit and beyond.
Tarneit Senior College is defined by:
· A well-balanced curriculum program that utilises purposeful and explicit teaching aimed at empowering students to be active learners, striving for personal excellence and ongoing growth and development.
· Challenging, innovative and creative approaches in learning and teaching practices that embrace a full range of post-compulsory pathways for Years 10 to 12 students.
· The participation of staff in professional learning communities focussed on subject expertise and high-level understanding of students.
· Shared educational responsibility between parents, staff, and students.
· Effective channels of communication that promote trust, positive interactions, and strong links with the wider community.
Our teaching & learning focus includes an emphasis on developing engaging learners using a range of research-based teaching and learning pedagogies and a collaborative approach to developing our staff.
We have a continual focus on improving Yr12 ATAR results. This approach focusses upon improving teaching & learning delivery and the use of data to understand then improve our work.
The college prides itself on its multi-culturalism, inclusion and diversity. The College has students from diverse backgrounds and over 60 nationalities which are celebrated throughout its facilities and it¿s many co-curricular activities.
In 2024 the College staffing profile consists of a College Principal, 4 Assistant Principals, 7 Leading Teachers, 6 Learning Specialists, 74 EFT Teaching Staff, Business Manager, and 32 EFT Education Support Staff.
For 2024 the College has prioritised the wellbeing of our staff. We had put in a range of supports to ensure that Teaching staff are supported in their everyday work. These include:
- Staff hours of 8.30am 3.30pm for 4 days a week.
- Every Wednesday an early student finish at 1.50pm to facilitate Professional Learning and Collaborative time for all staff.
- Every Wednesday has a Professional Learning focus with PLCs or Domain collaboration meetings.
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.
Position Summary
This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Library Assistant is expected to undertake. However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.
The role of the Curriculum Assistant, The Arts/Media Assistant is to perform those tasks necessary for the teaching staff to implement the Arts & Media curriculum. In order to achieve this, the Curriculum Assistant, The Arts/MEDIA Assistant will work under the supervision of the Head of Arts/Technology.
To assist with the preparation and delivery of equipment and materials for the Arts/Media Learning Area, maintaining control of equipment and the storerooms in order to support the Arts/Media curriculum throughout the College in line with The Victorian Curriculum and VCAA study designs.
Performs technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or artistic principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options.
Art/Media Curriculum Assistant
- Maintenance and servicing of Media equipment such as digital cameras, film equipment, cameras, enlargers, lighting equipment etc.
- General cleaning of the Art/Media storerooms
- Assist with a large range of general tasks related to the maintenance and functioning of subjects with The Arts/MEDIA Learning Area to enable teachers to focus on the needs of the students and implement teaching and learning programs
- Regularly maintain and keep in good order storerooms and equipment in collaboration with The Arts/MEDIA Learning Area staff
- Assist with the stocktake of materials and equipment
- Ordering of Art supplies via eSchools as required
- Operation Epson Sure Colour A1 large printer
- Assist in the organisation of the annual Arts Exhibitions
- As needed, assist with mounting, preparation, and display of work in classrooms and around the school
Library Assistant
- · Carry out library bookings.
- · Accession, catalogue and cover material and resources according to genre and appropriate classification.
- · Retrieve resources, shelve and maintain the order of collection.
- · Gather information and resources to support client¿s needs.
- · Direct students and staff to resources.
- · Assist with the care and operation of equipment including charging devices.
- · Assist in the preparation of topical library and book displays.
- · Support library programs and activities.
- · Ensure work areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
- · Participate in Library User Groups such as SLAV and ClickView.
- · Have a work ethic that displays the College values.
- · Assist with stocktake.
- · Repair books and other materials.
- · Assist students and staff with the use of library software applications including Oliver, ClickView and Eplatform.
- · Assist with photocopying, printing and laminating.
- · Support students to become self-sufficient library users through assistance and guidance.
- · Gain knowledge of Young Adult reading materials to assist classes with reading selection.
- Communications
- · Publication of the monthly newsletter
- · Regular updating of College website and social media
- · Updating College electronic sign, TV bulletin & student bulletin
- · Ability to take photographs of College events, for placement in the Student Bulletin, School Newsletter, Website and Social Media.
Essential Requirements of the Role
- · Work professionally, courteously and cooperatively with internal and external clients. This role involves close interaction with a wide range of parents, students and staff.
- · Maintain confidential with and sensitivity in all aspects of the role.
- · Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills.
- · Assist in ensuring that the school complies with government regulations and policies.
- · Comply with OH&S requirements and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for self and others.
- · Fulfil Child Safe obligations
- · Fulfil and duties assigned by the principal or delegate with the relevant ES dimensions of work (http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/dimensSSO.aspx)
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
- 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
