Department of Education VIC – Whittington VIC
5 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Whittington 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 personalized, 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 expectationsempowering all learners to achieve excellence and celebrate their successdeveloping a professional learning community that is focused on continuous improvementdelivering a high quality and rigorous curriculum that meets the learning needs of all studentsempowering learners to take ownership and be active participants in their learningbuilding resilience and supporting students to be happy, healthy, and confident learnersengaging with parents, carers, and the wider community as genuine partners in learning, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for all students.Selection Criteria SC1 Possess relevant recognized qualification in Speech Pathology and relevant clinical experience and knowledge in speech and communication including research-based interventions.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to design and deliver a comprehensive Speech Therapy support and intervention program in a school with implementation supported by teachers, ES staff, parents/carers, and relevant professionals.
SC3 Demonstrated experience and capability to plan, implement, and support adjustments for students identified for the Disability Inclusion Model, including developing support plans for Disability Inclusion Profile meetings.
Role
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resources, and other support functions.
Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.
Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.
Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department, and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialized professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities Effective assessment monitoring and reporting of student's individual needs.Implement therapeutic programs through individual, small group, or whole class settings.Provide support to student's families or carers through direct and indirect means (e.g., meetings and developing/providing resources).Effective organization management and promotion of teamwork.Effective communication skills.
Evidence of professionally sensitive communication with parents/carers and students.Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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 recognizes 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 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:
Child Safe Standards Policy 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:
Department Values Overview 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 Human Resources Website.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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