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Form of workWedderburn is a small rural community in the North Central district approximately one-hour drive from Bendigo. The town has a population of 800 people of whom approximately 200 live on town boundary farms. Students draw from the small communities of Korong Vale, Borung and Inglewood. Our F-12 school has a current enrolment of 183 students.
Central to the strategic direction of Wedderburn College is the improvement of learning outcomes for all students and improvement in student engagement in learning. Our College has a whole school focus on improving the literacy and numeracy of students and on developing a curriculum that is relevant for students in the 21st century. We are committed to the implementation of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework and to continuous improvement across our whole college.
The College¿s vision: `Developing positive learners for a world community¿, reflects our desire for all students to access opportunities that will allow them to realise positive and productive futures for themselves. The values that underpin the Colleges beliefs are Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
The College occupies a significant and valuable place within the wider Wedderburn community and this relationship is a source of pride for both. The College recently finalised building works, which included upgrading the library to a modern Resource Centre with a separate Junior Literacy area, a new administration, and staff work area, a dedicated Numeracy room, Digital Technology Lab, as well as other infrastructure work in College grounds.
SC1 - Demonstrate qualification (Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care) experience and skills in co-ordinationg a primary school level Out Of School Hours Care program, incuding program planning and operational activities.
SC2 - Possess technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position including an understanding of the National Quality Framework and Quality Assurance Process for the Quality Improvement Plan.
SC3 - Demonstrate strong/sound leadership and organsiational skills to plan and implement OR manage a high quality Out Of School Hours Care Program.
SC4 - Demonstrate sound communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders including school leadership, students, parents, collegues, school staff and the wider community with a commitment of excellent customer service.
SC5 - Demonstrate the necessary management and computer skills to maintain records including enrolments, attendances, family details, finances, first aid equipment, medical information and prepare regular reports for the Out Of School Care Program subcommittees to the School Council.
As the OSHC Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to primary school aged children at this service. This position reports to the School Principal. You Will:
- Lead the session of after School Care.
- Undertake compliance and documentation requirements during your non-contact time.
- Develop daily program activities.
- Implement and abide by program policies and procedures as required.
- Ensure the inclusion of all children within the service, including those with additional care needs.
- Undertake the preparation of nutritious food for participants.
- Provide and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentialty.
- Have a high level of professionlism and work ethic.
- Manage the design and production of School publications and documents.
- Provide professional student support services, e.g. therapist and psychological and counselling services.
- Provide strategic advice on specific support services and their impact on students, school curriculum and services.
- Manage the use of and access to school resource and reference material.
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
