Job Description
This vacancy is for apart time fixed term position.
Applications should addressall Key Selection Criteria and include a detailed Curriculum Vitaewhich outlines personal details, a summary of all relevant experience and qualifications, and the names and contact details (including after hours or mobile) of three referees who can supply information regarding the applicant's ability to meet the key selection criteria.
Applications should be entered on Recruitment Online
Located at the southern gateway of Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat Primary School serves 300 students and is positioned directly opposite our local community 7-10 Secondary College.
The school is committed to fostering a learning environment where each student is recognised as an individual with unique abilities.
Our mission is to provide tailored educational experiences that support the lifelong learning of all students.
Core Values and Learning Community
Our school is guided by three key values:Teamwork,Responsibility, andRespectwith the overarching value of¿Being Your Best¿.
These values underpin our commitment to building a strong, inclusive learning community.
The school is organised into Learning Neighbourhoods, where a collaborative ethos among staff enhances opportunities for all students to thrive.
Teaching and Professional Development
At Kangaroo Flat Primary, we maintain an explicit commitment to whole-school planning, team-based coaching, and peer observation.
Our teaching practices focus on differentiated learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of every student.
We prioritise best practices in teaching and learning, and professional development is embedded into our school culture.
Staff members participate in ongoing professional learning, ensuring that their skills and knowledge are continually strengthened to benefit students.
Focus on Literacy and Numeracy
Improving literacy and numeracy outcomes remains a core focus for our school.
We track student progress through data, collaborate on weekly planning sessions, and use a PLC improvement model to address challenges in teaching practice.
Strategic professional development supports this effort, driving school-wide improvement and enhancing student achievement.
Wellbeing and Support
The wellbeing of our students is a top priority.
Our Wellbeing Hub, including a refocus room, fosters a supportive and caring environment where staff, students, and parents work together to help all students achieve their personal best.
A restorative philosophy supports the development of social skills and school harmony, and we use evidence-based frameworks such as SWPBS (School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support) to ensure a safe, inclusive school climate.
Our Wellbeing Team, which includes a Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader and a Chaplain provides both proactive and early intervention support for students and families.
Supporting Mental Health and Development
As a lead school in the Resilience, Rights, Respectful Relationships (RRRR) curriculum, we play a key role in supporting ten partner schools.
Additionally, our small group learning program has yielded significant improvements in student outcomes.
We also offer a comprehensive speech therapy program, managed by our in-house speech pathologist and supported by allied health professionals, such as Art Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
Diverse School Community and Specialised Facilities
Kangaroo Flat Primary is characterized by a high School Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index, with 8% of students funded under the Disability Inclusion Profile and 15% of families from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
Home-School Partnership
We place excellent value on our partnership with families and believe in enrolling families, not just students.
Open, honest, and respectful communication is essential for fostering a thriving school community.
This approach promotes a cooperative spirit and ensures that both home and school work together to support student success.
Pride in Our School
We are incredibly proud of our school and the sense of community that defines us.
Together, everyone at Kangaroo Flat Primary School achieves more.
Location Profile
Dear Applicant,
This vacancy is for apart time fixed term position.
Applications should addressall Key Selection Criteria and include a detailed Curriculum Vitaewhich outlines personal details, a summary of all relevant experience and qualifications, and the names and contact details (including after hours or mobile) of three referees who can supply information regarding the applicant's ability to meet the key selection criteria.
Applications should be entered on Recruitment Online
Kangaroo Flat Primary School Overview
Located at the southern gateway of Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat Primary School serves 300 students and is positioned directly opposite our local community 7-10 Secondary College.




The school is committed to fostering a learning environment where each student is recognised as an individual with unique abilities.
Our mission is to provide tailored educational experiences that support the lifelong learning of all students.
Core Values and Learning Community
Our school is guided by three key values:Teamwork,Responsibility, andRespectwith the overarching value of¿Being Your Best¿.
These values underpin our commitment to building a strong, inclusive learning community.
The school is organised into Learning Neighbourhoods, where a collaborative ethos among staff enhances opportunities for all students to thrive.
Teaching and Professional Development
At Kangaroo Flat Primary, we maintain an explicit commitment to whole-school planning, team-based coaching, and peer observation.
Our teaching practices focus on differentiated learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of every student.
We prioritise best practices in teaching and learning, and professional development is embedded into our school culture.
Staff members participate in ongoing professional learning, ensuring that their skills and knowledge are continually strengthened to benefit students.
Focus on Literacy and Numeracy
Improving literacy and numeracy outcomes remains a core focus for our school.
We track student progress through data, collaborate on weekly planning sessions, and use a PLC improvement model to address challenges in teaching practice.
Strategic career development supports this effort, driving school-wide improvement and enhancing student achievement.
Engaging Curriculum
Kangaroo Flat Primary offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum, including Science, Technology, Art, Music and PE.
Our goal is to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities needed to solve problems, use technology, and engage in creative and critical thinking.
Wellbeing and Support
The wellbeing of our students is a top priority.
Our Wellbeing Hub, including a refocus room, fosters a supportive and caring environment where staff, students, and parents work together to help all students achieve their personal best.
A restorative philosophy supports the development of social skills and school harmony, and we use evidence-based frameworks such as SWPBS (School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support) to ensure a safe, inclusive school climate.
Our Wellbeing Team, which includes a Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader and a Chaplain provides both proactive and early intervention support for students and families.
Supporting Mental Health and Development
As a lead school in the Resilience, Rights, Respectful Relationships (RRRR) curriculum, we play a key role in supporting ten partner schools.
Additionally, our small group learning program has yielded significant improvements in student outcomes.
We also offer a comprehensive speech therapy program, managed by our in-house speech pathologist and supported by allied health professionals, such as Art Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
Diverse School Community and Specialised Facilities
Kangaroo Flat Primary is characterized by a high School Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index, with 8% of students funded under the Disability Inclusion Profile and 15% of families from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
Home-School Partnership
We place great value on our partnership with families and believe in enrolling families, not just students.
Open, honest, and respectful communication is essential for fostering a thriving school community.
This approach promotes a cooperative spirit and ensures that both home and school work together to support student success.
Pride in Our School
We are incredibly proud of our school and the sense of community that defines us.
Together, everyone at Kangaroo Flat Primary School achieves more.
Selection Criteria
SC1Demonstrated 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.
SC2Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.




SC6A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
Mon - Fri 8:50am - 3pm
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 **** (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,specialisedstudent/teachersupport 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 student/s 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 fulfill 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

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