Job type: Part time / From 17/02/2025 - 26/01/2026Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1462843Selection CriteriaSC1 Possess knowledge and expertise relevant to position.SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work, communicate and collaborate with others in a team environment.SC3 Demonstrated capacity to provide support to leadership and other school staff in respect to the work area.RoleAttendance requirement for this position - Monday to FridayAn 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 coordination 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork.Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the school's IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records.Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records.Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters).Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school.In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office.Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures.Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures.Support client reception and office operations.Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements.Coordinate staff timetabling.First Aid - Supports the first aid facilities and delivers first aid to students.Monitor staff first aid training and OHS training calendar.Other duties as requested by the Principal or Business Manager.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.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: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.Location ProfileWhittington Primary School’s vision is to be a school community where everyone is empowered to achieve excellence. This vision is captured in our motto 'Empowering Young Minds' and values of respect, responsibility and resilience. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that inspires and challenges all members of the community to embrace learning and achieve academic, social and emotional excellence.In 2019, the school rebuild was completed and the school now boasts modern, state of the art learning spaces as well as access to high quality resources to complement our comprehensive teaching and learning programs. Staff are purposeful in delivering optimal experiences, providing all students with learning that is personalised, evidence-based and technologically rich. Our students engage in a broad and differentiated curriculum promoting creativity, resilience and a growth mindset.High expectations of our students underpin the rich learning tasks and challenges provided for all students as they are supported to achieve and thrive. Professionalism, instructional capacity and accountability of our teachers is paramount to the education our students receive. Teacher quality is crucial for optimal student achievement and so our energies are strategically directed towards coaching and capacity building of our teaching staff.Whittington Primary School is committed to:Building a culture of high expectations.Empowering all learners to achieve excellence and celebrate their success.Developing a professional learning community that is focused on continuous improvement.Delivering a high quality and rigorous curriculum that meets the learning needs of all students.Empowering learners to take ownership and be active participants in their learning.Building resilience and supporting students to be happy, healthy and confident learners.Engaging with parents, carers and the wider community as genuine partners in learning, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for all students.
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