Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 15/04/2024 - 20/12/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1403948
Selection Criteria
SC1 Highly developed organisational, planning, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a member of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
SC2 Registered Social Worker with substantial experience in Social work or welfare related areas, is preferable.
SC3 Demonstrated high level skills in implementation, evaluation and review of policies and practices in the area of education programs and school support, an understanding of reporting mechanisms and systems related to student learning outcomes and school achievement.
SC4 Demonstrated leadership and problem solving ability.
SC5 Extensive knowledge of Government policies and priorities as they relate to the provision of high quality education services, particularly in the field of Staff and Student welfare and support, including the PSD Program.
Role
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.
Responsibilities
Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standards
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
DE Values
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
Conditions of Employment
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
Location Profile
One of Victoria¿s most community-connected schools, Pearcedale Primary is located in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the Mornington Peninsula (60kms south-east of Melbourne¿s CBD). The school was established in 1908. Now, in 2024, the school has an approximate enrolment of 711 students (divided into 31 classes) and a workforce of 89 employees. The school also hosts the Pearcedale Facility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, comprising of 12 students with moderate to profound hearing loss. These students are integrated into the school program and receive listening, speech and language training and support from Facility staff. The Student Family Occupation (SFO) index is consistently around 0.34. There are 11 students who qualify for additional support through the program for students with a disability (PSD) at the school.
The school offers a holistic approach to education that recognises the diverse needs of its students and the importance of tailoring teaching and learning to enable students to reach their potential. It also acknowledges the importance of an organised and effective approach to ensuring that the wellbeing needs of all students are met. Pearcedale has embraced the ¿Respectful Relationships¿ framework with targeted welfare lessons at least once a week in support of this program.
The school community takes great pride in the environment and facilities of the school. The school has committed substantial funding into resourcing and implementing up to date technologies throughout the school. It is highly anticipated that continued growth and development in this area will remain a priority for the school.
The specialist areas of Performing Arts, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Arts and AUSLAN are a feature of the school. The combination of purpose-built teaching spaces, great resources and highly skilled specialist teaching staff has contributed to the success and recognition of these programs.
As a Professional Learning Community, at Pearcedale the focus is on:
¿ Ensuring that students learn
¿ A culture of collaboration
¿ A focus on results.
This has brought a significant focus on the way in which professional learning teams plan, deliver and assess the curriculum. In keeping with the school¿s Motto of ¿TEAM¿, the culture of collaboration is embedded into the school. All teams work together to ensure that all the students in their level are involved in the best learning environments. There is a shared responsibility for all students in a year level. A significant part of being a PLC is ongoing research into optimising the learning for students.
The school has committed resources to ensuring that timely and targeted interventions are embedded into the weekly timetable to ensure success for all students. The Government Funded Tutor Learning Initiative has meant that intervention is provided for enhancement in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy for eligible students across the school. A Government Funded Student Excellence Program is also offered to eligible students. The school receives funding from the Department for EYKLNP ¿ Early years Koorie Literacy and Numeracy Program which is also provided to eligible students.
The school prides itself on providing a welcoming, caring and friendly environment. Parent participation is actively encouraged and the school community is seen as an integral part of the school. Parents participate in a wide range of school activities including assistance in classroom help, excursions and camps. The school community provides valuable support by raising significant funds through holding stalls, raffles and events such as our Annual School Carnival.
Our school is well supported by an active and energetic School Council which is organised into subcommittees, assisting in the handling of functions of the school.
Pearcedale Primary School provides a progressive, safe and happy learning environment, which encourages children, staff and families to all play an active role in the process of education.
