Teaching Support Staff - (Integration Aide Education) Senior School

Position Title: Teaching Support Staff 

Campus: Yirramboi Campus

Reports to: Head of Learning Development and Support

Time Fraction: Fulltime

Tenure:2-term contract, commencing 15 April until 20 September 2024

Effective date: April, 2024

Working within our Learning Development and Support team, this role will primarily provide support in Senior School classes at the direction of the classroom teacher.  

Position Relationships

• Principal
• Deputy Principal/Head of Yirramboi Campus
• Head of Learning Development and Support
• Head of Senior School
• Deputy Head of Senior School
• Learning Development and Support Leader Years 9-12
• Senior School Teachers
• Senior School Students
• Administration Staff 

Key Responsibilities

The applicant we are seeking will have the following qualities and abilities: 

• The ability to provide support in the classroom at the direction of the classroom teacher;
• The ability to support students’ learning and development of organisation skills in small group or 1:1 settings, overseen by a classroom teacher;
• An understanding of learning and physical disabilities; 
• Flexibility and empathy for student learning needs;
• A willingness to liaise with the classroom teacher regarding the learning needs of the student demonstrated ability to work with students at the appropriate year levels; 
• A level of competence with digital technologies;   
• A willingness to participate in school excursions and camps as necessary;  
• An understanding of record-keeping requirements and a willingness to ensure that all such requirements are met for the student;
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of confidentiality and a professional approach to the role;
• Further details of the above expectations, as pertaining to the position will be discussed at interview. 

Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Experiences 

• Qualifications in Education Support (at a minimum).
• Further educational qualifications will be highly regarded. 
• A sound knowledge of, or experience in a comparable independent school setting will be highly regarded.

Conditions of Employment 

• All teachers will hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• All education Support Staff will have a current Working with Children’s Card (Employee).
• It is expected that all staff will support the Christian ethos of the College.
• Overnewton College is an equal opportunity employer and enforces nondiscrimination and safe working policies. All staff must be aware of and able to work within Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation. The College’s campuses are smoke free.
• Overnewton College has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing child safety, children’s well-being and protecting children from abuse. Ministerial order 870 requires Overnewton College to implement child safety standards and to accommodate and take the needs of all children (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities and children who are vulnerable) into account when creating a child safe environment. All staff must comply with Overnewton College’s Child Safe policies and related policies and procedures and taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. 

Application and Selection Process 

Application Process

Written applications should be emailed to **************@overnewton.vic.edu.au and should include: 

• A brief cover letter of no more than one page;
• A CV, of no more than 5 pages, documenting all qualifications plus key responsibilities and achievements in previous roles;
• A candidate statement, of no more than 2 pages, which summarises your educational philosophy and experience relevant to the key responsibilities of the role;
• The contact details of three referees, one of whom should be your current line manager. 

Note that referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

Selection Process

A preliminary short list of applicants will be prepared, and first round interviews conducted by a panel. Final appointments are made by the Principal or delegate. 

Details of employment conditions can be discussed with the Principal or delegate at final interview. 

Applications close: 1 March 2024