Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Job posted: 24/06/2024

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 15/07/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1422164

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2   Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including 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 and other school staff in respect to the work area.

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

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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.

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
• Supports communication between teachers and parents
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

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 marrung@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:

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:

A current WWCC (Employee Status) is required

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.

Wales Street Primary School is situated in Melbourne's northern suburbs and since 1891 has played a pivotal role in educating young children living in the Northcote-Thornbury area and beyond.. The local area surrounding the school is predominantly housing. The Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) has changed very significantly in recent years with the school community becoming increasingly well educated and affluent. The current enrolment is 596 students.

The school offers a broad and comprehensive range of curriculum programs which reflect the scope of the Victorian Curriculum as part of a mandated national curriculum. Alongside this curriculum framework, Wales Street Primary School is an authorised International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) school. The PYP provides a scaffold structure for inquiry learning from Prep through to Year 6 and through the learner profile a focus on developing the `whole child¿ which mirrors our values and approach. The program provides a structured way of doing this as it is pedagogically aligned and well supported through an international organisation with a global perspective and ongoing professional development for staff. We are a lead school for Resilience Rights and Respectful Relationships and aligns this curriculum with the PYP units of inquiry where relevant.

The school is organised into seven Professional Learning Teams (PLT) each aligned with each year level and the specialist area. Our specialist areas include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education and Languages Other Than English (LOTE) program of Italian. All staff are expected to be professionally reflective and open to new ways of thinking, sharing and working closely with all their colleagues. 

Our school purpose states: Wales Street Primary School strives to develop students who enjoy learning and to be engaged, creative and self-motivated. Students at our school will acquire knowledge, values, and academic and life skills to become reflective thinkers who are socially, environmentally and globally aware.

In practice the school promotes academic excellence and in nurturing each student's talents whilst developing community minded individuals who enjoy learning and embrace diversity and are respectful of each other and themselves.

The school employs a qualified nurse and a student welfare officer to enhance student engagement and wellbeing. All students have access to three ICT Centres and at least 8 iPads in their own classroom. All teachers have access to large screen monitors, Apple TV¿s and IPads and there are interactive white boards in the 3-6 year level. A BYOD 1:1 program has been introduced in 2019 for grade 4 students and will continue to be fully implemented from grades 3-6 over the coming three years.

The Visual and Performing Arts form an integral part of the Wales Street curriculum and specialist teachers provide classes to children in Years Prep to Six and classroom teachers use the arts as a process area across the curriculum for encouraging confidence, artistic expression and appreciation. Music is valued by the school community and students have the opportunity to join a school choir and learn a range of musical instruments including the violin, keyboard, drum and guitar lessons as an extra curricula option.

Physical Education is a regular timetabled program for all areas. The Year 5/6 students also have opportunities to participate in intra and inter-school sport program. The Prep - Two students undertake a swimming program in term 4. Students from Year 3-6 are given the opportunity to participate in the Triathlon, Swimming Sports, Athletics and Cross-country. The school oval and playgrounds provide a means for students to enjoy and take part in regular informal playtime activities.

 

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