Teacher Aide

Diamond Creek is a growing residential area north of Melbourne that still has the charming attributes of a rural township.  Diamond Creek Primary School is situated in the heart of Diamond Creek. The school has occupied the site since 1870 and boasts a rich history of education within the area.  The school’s original building has been refurbished making it a metaphoric embodiment of the school’s motto, ‘where tradition meets the future’. The hillside site combines bushland with natural play areas for all age groups. The school is part of a strong committed community that supports the school in many ways.  DCPS enjoys a close association with many schools in the area through sporting events or curriculum networks.

The current enrolment is 260 and it is expected that this number will increase over the coming years. The establishment of a preschool on site and the opening up of land for local residential development will enhance the prospect of increased enrolments. The school features a happy and relaxed community atmosphere that fosters a strong partnership between students, staff, parents and local community. 

Staff are employed at a range of time fractions to suit the requirements of the students and the curriculum programs available at the school.  DCPS is committed to attracting, developing and retaining staff of a high caliber and to the development of a strong staff team.  The major emphasis by staff is on the treatment of each child as an individual.  The enhancement of students learning is of highest priority.  There is an expectation that all children, staff and parents work together to achieve the school goals for the benefit of all.

The caring, professional staff value all children and are dedicated to providing an excellent curriculum and high quality resources. This is supported with a high parent participation in all aspects of school life, including a wide variety of classroom programs, more formal school operations including School Council and PFT and informal school activities such as working bees and social occasions. 

Diamond Creek Primary School provides a comprehensive curriculum in all learning areas.  A belief that all children can and will learn with the right encouragement, is central to all planning.  Innovative teaching practices are developed to meet the needs of the children.

The policies and programs that articulate the school’s philosophy are subject to regular review and revision. Teachers across grade levels meet regularly to plan and evaluate teaching programs.  Integrated units are planned on a term basis.

An increasing strength in recent years has been our Performing Arts program.  Additional programs offered by the school include Italian - Prep-6, Visual Arts, Junior School Council, School Concert and Literacy intervention

Diamond Creek is a growing residential area north of Melbourne that still has the charming attributes of a rural township.  Diamond Creek Primary School is situated in the heart of Diamond Creek. The school has occupied the site since 1870 and boasts a rich history of education within the area.  The school’s original building has been refurbished making it a metaphoric embodiment of the school’s motto, ‘where tradition meets the future’. The hillside site combines bushland with natural play areas for all age groups. The school is part of a strong committed community that supports the school in many ways.  DCPS enjoys a close association with many schools in the area through sporting events or curriculum networks.

The current enrolment is 260 and it is expected that this number will increase over the coming years. The establishment of a preschool on site and the opening up of land for local residential development will enhance the prospect of increased enrolments. The school features a happy and relaxed community atmosphere that fosters a strong partnership between students, staff, parents and local community. 

Staff are employed at a range of time fractions to suit the requirements of the students and the curriculum programs available at the school.  DCPS is committed to attracting, developing and retaining staff of a high caliber and to the development of a strong staff team.  The major emphasis by staff is on the treatment of each child as an individual.  The enhancement of students learning is of highest priority.  There is an expectation that all children, staff and parents work together to achieve the school goals for the benefit of all.

The caring, professional staff value all children and are dedicated to providing an excellent curriculum and high quality resources. This is supported with a high parent participation in all aspects of school life, including a wide variety of classroom programs, more formal school operations including School Council and PFT and informal school activities such as working bees and social occasions. 

Diamond Creek Primary School provides a comprehensive curriculum in all learning areas.  A belief that all children can and will learn with the right encouragement, is central to all planning.  Innovative teaching practices are developed to meet the needs of the children.

The policies and programs that articulate the school’s philosophy are subject to regular review and revision. Teachers across grade levels meet regularly to plan and evaluate teaching programs.  Integrated units are planned on a term basis.

An increasing strength in recent years has been our Performing Arts program.  Additional programs offered by the school include Italian - Prep-6, Visual Arts, Junior School Council, School Concert and Literacy intervention

SC1    Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.

SC3    Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4    Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5    Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

SC6    Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

SC1    Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.

SC3    Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4    Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5    Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.

SC6    Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices.  Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction.  Assistance is readily available when problems arise.  An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others.  More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

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.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1.  Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices.  Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction.  Assistance is readily available when problems arise.  An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others.  More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

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.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1.  Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

• Provides coordination support to teachers through rostering and the organisation of the work of a team of aides, including supervision and guidance.
• Conducts routine presentations to parents to assist teachers in communicating objectives and outcomes relating to educational programs and/or students.
• Liaise with external providers of support services.
• Provide medical intervention support that involves a specific medical condition approved by the Department, requires specialised training/instruction that requires regular updating and has clearly defined responsibility for the administration of such support.

• Provides coordination support to teachers through rostering and the organisation of the work of a team of aides, including supervision and guidance.
• Conducts routine presentations to parents to assist teachers in communicating objectives and outcomes relating to educational programs and/or students.
• Liaise with external providers of support services.
• Provide medical intervention support that involves a specific medical condition approved by the Department, requires specialised training/instruction that requires regular updating and has clearly defined responsibility for the administration of such support.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The Department of Education and Training 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.

The Department of Education and Training 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.

This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.

This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.