Speech Therapist

School Overview 2024

Mount View Primary School, established in 1965, is situated in the suburb of Glen Waverley. The 2024 enrolment is currently 986 students. This figure includes 29 students enrolled in the school¿s Deaf Facility.

The school is proud of the diverse cultural representation which reflects the characteristics of the local community.  A school neighbourhood boundary was introduced in 2011, and the school population mainly comprises students living locally. Students are grouped into forty-three single year level classes across the school. 
School facilities feature a diverse range of classroom arrangements, including two original Light Timber Construction blocks (1965), a Visual Arts complex (c1975), a full-size Gymnasium (2003), a Performing Arts Centre (c2005), Senior Learning Centre (2012) and a range of contemporary portable classrooms.  
Outdoor facilities include three fully equipped playgrounds, a fully sheltered outdoor basketball court, a large synthetic sports field and a school owned, shared use, community oval.

Staffing

The 2024 School Structure comprises:

·         Principal

·         3 Assistant Principals

·         4 Leading Teacher

·         2 Learning Specialists

·         42 Classroom Teachers

·         8 Teachers of the Deaf

·         3 Teachers of English as an Additional Language

·         3 Mandarin teachers

·         2 Performing Arts teachers

·         3 Physical Education teachers

·         2 Visual Arts teachers

·         2 Reading Support teachers

·         2 Graduate Support teachers

·         3 Tutors

·         8 Educational Support Officers (Integration Aides)

·         Business Manager

·         Human Resource Manager

·         Office Administration/Reception

·         Librarian

·         Finance Officer

·         2 School Nurses

·         2 Speech Pathologists

·         2 Grounds & Facilities Staff

·         1 Technical Support Staff

Values

Mount View Primary School has adopted the public sector values which are set out in the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees. They are:

·         Responsiveness

·         Integrity

·         Impartiality

·         Accountability

·         Respect

·         Leadership

·         Human Rights

The Department and the Mount View Primary School Values underpin how we interact with colleagues, learners and families, members of the community, suppliers and government.

SC1: Demonstrate an ability and skill in delivering highly individualised and evidence based programs across an age range from 5 years to 13 years and with a wide range of abilities.

SC2: Demonstrate a high level of communication skill and professional behaviour when interacting with parents, students and colleagues

SC3: Demonstrate an ability to keep accurate records, documentation and write reports and submissions as required

SC4: In consultation with the Head of Facility, be able to establish timelines and priorities and to work independently towards achieving these

SC5: Well developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with and advise other professionals in providing services to students with a hearing loss and possibly other disabilities.

No attendance required during school vacation periods.

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