Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: TeacherReference: 1459021Location ProfileSchool Vision`Empowering our community to be curious, creative and confident learners.¿Our Attitudes to School Survey (students¿ perceptions of their school life), which is above the state average, consistently reflects that students feel supported, valued, and engaged in their learning. This aligns with our school vision demonstrating a positive environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.School PhilosophyFairhills High School is a learning community for all. It is the school¿s duty to provide every student with the learning environment to thrive.Our values ensure we build and maintain respectful and positive relationships. The School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework, high expectations of community members and consistency of teaching practices via the FHS instructional model enables a supportive and orderly learning environment for our students.We focus on innovative and engaging learning strategies that capture each student¿s interests at their point of need.Through our personal growth programs our students are given the necessary learning and life skills to overcome any obstacles they will face at school and beyond.Our Approach to Creating a Positive Learning EnvironmentThe school has developed and embedded an instructional model in all learning environments. The `LEARN model' and our School-Wide Positive Behaviours Matrix supports all students to learn and grow in a supportive and orderly learning environment.The school offers a documented guaranteed and viable curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum.Students in Years 7 and 8 engage in a core curriculum spanning eight learning areas and participate in the instrumental music program.In Years 9 and 10, students select three specialisms per semester, enabling them to explore subjects they are passionate about. This Specialism Program fosters engagement, motivation, and enthusiasm for learning.Students in Years 7¿9 also participate in comprehensive self-development programs, equipping them with the skills to thrive both at school and beyond.High-achieving Year 10 students have the opportunity to undertake Early Start VCE. For Years 11 and 12, the school offers a diverse selection of VCE units and VET programs, catering to a broad range of interests and career pathways.Local CommunityFairhills High School was established in 1973 in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school is co-educational secondary school with a current population of approximately 430 students.The school prides itself on the contribution it makes to its local community through the provision of excellent educational opportunities for young people and works collaboratively with local schools to further enhance the opportunities for all Knox students.With a Student Family Occupation Education index of 0.45, our Fairhills community can be described as medium socio-economic with a typical mixture of professional, skilled and semi-skilled employment. Unemployed and low-income households form a small but important factor in our educational provision for the community.The school operates two sub schools, the Middle School (Years 7-9) and the Senior School (Years 10-12). Each sub school is overseen by an Assistant Principal who is responsible for creating a learning environment that is supportive, orderly and has high expectations of all.There is a strong, consistent and positive whole school approach to wellbeing and student management.FacilitiesFairhills High School has:State-of-the art STEM Learning CentreState-of-the art Music Learning hubDouble court Sports Stadium with a weights room and theory classroomsResource Centre which contains a library, IT support and an International student hub.Selection CriteriaSC1 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.RoleAn 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.ResponsibilitiesCarry out allocated activities and tasks determined by the school consistent with role description.Participate in planning and preparation with teachers on a regular basis.Participate in professional learning activities provided through this initiative.Participate in the ongoing evaluation of this initiative.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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 (seeWorkplace 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.auChild Safe StandardsVictorian 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:For further information please contact Ian Van Schie at ian.vanschie@education.vic.gov.auConditions of EmploymentAll 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.aspx875 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government)Job type:Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
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