AddressMacarthur Street Primary School is a School located in Soldiers Hill in the centre of Ballarat. The current enrolment in 2024 of 75 students. We have a straight Foundation classroom and 3 composite classrooms for grades 1 - 6.
An imposing 146 year old bluestone and red brick building, slightly to the north of Ballarat's Central Business District, houses four well appointed general purpose classroom environments. Each spacious, climate controlled classroom features formal and shared learning areas, flexible furniture options, a selection of wireless technology, a small kitchen area, and a breadth of rich learning and teaching resources. In addition to the general purpose classrooms Macarthur Street Primary School has its own Languages Room (Auslan), Steam Room, Art Room, Library and Teaching Kitchen. Our curriculum is fully aligned with the Victorian Curriculum with support and teaching staff pursuing professional learning opportunities to build their capacities. One area of the school is shared with other DET personnel who provide ITC training. Complementing the buildings on our one hectare site are generous and well maintained grounds featuring a large undercover area, brand new basketball court, playgrounds and a large grassed area.
Our students come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds with SFO and SFOE indices comparable to state means. Our students are focussed on our guiding values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility and fully participate in Primary Prevention Programs that support these values. Our students enjoy a rich array of learning experiences achieving comparable standards and growth to similar schools.
At Macarthur Street Primary School, we aim to empower every student to realise their full potential within a nurturing and purpose-driven educational setting. Guided by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, we maintain unwaveringly high standards for all staff and students while fostering an atmosphere of compassion and inclusion.
We believe in and promote our school as being a great place to teach and learn.
SC1 Demonstrated ability to deliver care through various health, counselling, wellbeing and therapeutic services to a school(s).
SC2 Demonstrated ability to assess student needs and provide timely relevant advice to teacher, students, and parents to support students behavioural, educational, emotional, psychological development.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to plan and organise a range of wellbeing and positive psychology-based interventions at the school including workshops for students and professional development for staff.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to research and undertake a range of professional development activities to further strengthen own practice and the schools program.
SC5 Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills - to be able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the local community.
1 Days a Week (Days/Hours Negotiable)
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the
co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager. - Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Operating in collaboration with their school, leadership, and wellbeing team where relevant, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader will:
¿ Promote a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing to students, staff and families.
¿ Support teachers and school staff to expand their capacity to embed evidence-based mental health strategies, interventions and programs and build mental health literacy to identify and support primary school students with mental health concerns.
¿ Coordinate clear referral pathways internally (within school) and externally (to community services) for students identified as requiring further assessment and intervention.
¿ Proactively work with and support regional staff, school wellbeing and leadership teams, teachers, parents/carers and other external agencies to coordinate targeted mental health support for primary school students.
¿ Contribute to the school's existing wellbeing team.
Student Wellbeing Officers must hold a Certificate IV equivalent or higher qualification that includes competencies in:
¿ mental health and making appropriate referrals, and
¿ providing pastoral care or working with youth.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
- A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
- A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
- 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
