Casual Ed Support Lvl1-Range2

Myrrhee Primary School is a small rural school dedicated to providing exceptional learning opportunities for every student. Families from both within and beyond the King Valley choose Myrrhee for its nurturing environment, small class sizes, and its strong emphasis on point‑of‑need learning and wellbeing. Our low student numbers allow staff to build deep, meaningful relationships with all children in their care and to provide a genuinely holistic approach to teaching, learning and wellbeing. Located approximately 40 minutes from both Benalla and Wangaratta, Myrrhee Primary School is nestled in the majestic Myrrhee Valley and surrounded by 100 acres of beautiful bushland. Students and staff have a strong connection to this natural environment and frequently use the outdoors as an extension of the classroom for exploration, learning and play. All students learn to read, write and spell through Promoting Literacy Development (PLD), a Structured Synthetic Phonics program grounded in the science of reading. Students participate in daily explicit Sounds sessions delivered by teachers and supported by Education Support Staff across all grades. All curriculum areas are taught using evidence‑based explicit instruction, with purposeful use of our outdoor environment to enrich learning. Our strong outdoor education program provides opportunities for bike education, school camps and hands‑on gardening experiences. Students participate in the Social Enterprise program throughout the year and weekly Making Day sessions, a hands‑on and creative approach to learning. Myrrhee is proud to have a therapy dog, Chilli, who supports student wellbeing across the school. Every week, Mindful Monday provides an intentional focus on emotional regulation, mindfulness and mental health. The day begins with a walk‑and‑talk through the bush, followed by sessions that proactively build students’ social‑emotional skills. A visiting speech pathologist attends fortnightly, delivering whole‑class support in the junior classroom and targeted Tier 3 intervention for individual students. Our school is staffed with a Principal, Business Manager and a highly skilled team of educators including a P 1 teacher, a Year 2–3 teacher and a Year 4–6 teacher. Each class is supported by an Education Support Staff member, resulting in an outstanding adult‑to‑student ratio. This ensures all students receive personalised attention, targeted instruction and consistent support throughout the day. Staff frequently provide structured support for play at lunchtimes and additional intervention where required. Myrrhee is enriched by a range of specialist and extracurricular programs. The school is serviced by a visiting Art Van and Library Van fortnightly, and students participate in weekly AUSLAN lessons. A comprehensive gymnastics program is delivered in Term 1, complementing our physical education and outdoor learning focus. As a proud member of the King Valley Cluster of Schools, Myrrhee collaborates closely with neighbouring schools for camps, inter‑school sports, special events and shared learning opportunities. Myrrhee Primary School values strong partnerships with families and the local community. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to be active participants in school life, and community involvement is central to our identity and success. Selection Criteria 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. Role (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. Responsibilities Responsibilities may include: 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 students 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. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******@education.vic.gov.au. 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. Child Safe Standards 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: DE Values 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: Conditions of Employment 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr