AddressLocation Profile
Newcomb Primary School is an inclusive school of 130 students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We are situated five kilometres from the city of Geelong at the approach to the Bellarine Peninsula.
The school implements the Respectful Relationships Program, teachers work in Professional Learning Communities, and we implement a School Wide Positive Behaviour framework. Both life skills and social skills are paramount to the success of each child and are incorporated into our programs. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience are embedded across the school and form the basis upon which Our School Wide Positive Behaviour framework and behaviour management system operates.
Newcomb Primary School is highly committed to improving the development of its staff and students and has much to celebrate. We use an evidence-based approach and are committed to a science of reading and learning methodology incorporating a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). All staff have the opportunity for regular coaching and professional learning opportunities.
Our Mission is to provide a calm, safe, cooperative, and vibrant learning environment in which students strive to achieve their personal best and encourage others to do the same.
Our Vision is for all children to reach their full potential where they will be equipped with the academic and life skills to reach their full potential and be responsible citizens who are lifelong learners.
SC1 Ability to deliver a comprehensive occupational therapy service to students and families in an educational environment and provide reports that support the Disability Inclusion Profile.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs, interventions, and using your professional experience, provide evidence of outcomes.
SC3 Demonstrated knowledge in about the multi-tiered system of supports framework (MTSS) and how you can support from tiers 1-3.
SC4 Capacity to work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary professional team and ability to work with teachers and students in a classroom setting.
SC5 Excellent communication, time management, networking, and interpersonal skills.
This position is one day per week.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
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.
- Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
- Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.
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
