Department of Education VIC – Gladstone QLD 4 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Gladstone Views has a proud tradition of providing a caring and nurturing environment for students while at the same time providing best practice to ensure students have the skills to become productive and caring citizens.We are committed to providing a high-quality education that challenges, stimulates, and enables all students to achieve personal success.We embrace the following state initiatives: Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Professional Leadership, Positive Climate for Learning, and Community Engagement in Education.Our mission is to foster a strong sense of community, respect for diversity, and a lifelong love of learning.We believe in cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential.Our dedicated team of staff and leadership work collaboratively to create innovative and engaging learning experiences, equipping students with the knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and social skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world.At Gladstone Views, we are committed to shaping well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient, but are also respectful, kind, safe, continual learners prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.The main school building comprises fourteen general classrooms, a visual arts facility, SEL teaching space, first aid room, staff room, meeting rooms, administrative offices and an Out of Hours Care facility.Two relocatable buildings provide an additional four classroom teaching spaces.A community funded gymnasium complex provides a full-size basketball court, music room and canteen.All classrooms have air-conditioning.Playground resources include three separate areas with equipment for children of varying ages, basketball and bat tennis courts, gaga pit, natural play space, sand pit, open natural grass area and an area dedicated to quiet play.The school is organised into four Professional Learning Communities: Foundation, Years 1/2, Years 3/4 and Years 5/6.Out of School Hours Care is provided both before and after school on a daily basis by the school, and the school gymnasium is hired by School Council to outside users.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.Use food preparation and hygiene skills Ordering, purchasing and checking all supplies Following Food Handling and Council guidelines Cleaning of canteen daily Using Qkr for student and staff orders Ensuring all canteen workers, including volunteers, are familiar with correct food handling and hygiene practices 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide support for volunteer canteen helper Communicate with staff on routine matters related to students Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as hygiene, safety and lifting Keep all food preparation, serving areas in full compliance with current health regulations and hygiene standards Manage OHS practices for canteen operations Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Principal or identified delegate. 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 (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 ****** Child 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:DE ValuesThe 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr