AddressForest Hill College is based in the Inner East region of Melbourne with a student body of 500 local students and 50 International students and we pride ourselves on our commitment to high expectations for success.
Our goal is to attract staff who are committed to practice excellence and strive toward continuous pedagogical improvement. To support our staff we have a documented and viable curriculum that is regularly reviewed and improved upon. We have an embedded instructional model and we have consistent and predictable routines providing a calm and orderly learning culture
Our adherence to the Positive Education philosophy fosters a growth mindset, grit and resilience for all staff and students and our Leadership Team provides effective leadership that allows every teacher to be their best.
Our students are focussed and engaged and are dedicated to achieving their personal best, learning in contemporary learning spaces and 2 large ovals.
We are very proud of our school and are seeking staff who wish to join a vibrant, committed learning environment.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to engage and work with young people to address social, emotional and educational needs, including attendance
SC2 Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with the community and beyond
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment
SC4 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others
This position does not require attendance during school holidays, unless requested and agreed with the Principal on occasion.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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.
- Respond to the wellbeing and engagement issues of students at a year level in accordance with the College Learning Culture
- Administration tasks as required by the Head of Year
- Maintain Compass Chronicle records in relation to student courses, locker allocations, parent interactions, SSGs, behaviour and referrals etc.
- Contribute to the course counselling of students in the assigned year level/s.
- Attend regular SSGs for students in the relevant cohort/s in relation to:
- Wellbeing
- Behaviour
- Learning (unfunded with special needs and special provision)
- Programs for Students with Disabilities.
- Refer students to appropriate staff and or programs in a timely fashion.
- Contribute to the development of student wellbeing programs in the curriculum to meet the needs of:
- Individuals
- Cohorts
- Whole School
- Other duties as required by the Principal
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
The hours of this position are 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday during school terms.
- 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
