Outstanding opportunity to work at Tarneit P¿9 College

Tarneit P¿9 College is a large, co-educational school located in one of Victoria¿s fastest-growing and most culturally diverse communities, approximately 25km from Melbourne¿s CBD. Opened in 2013, the college has experienced significant growth and currently serves around 1,820 students from Foundation to Year 9.

Our college reflects the rich diversity of the Tarneit community and is committed to providing an inclusive, high-quality education where every student is supported to achieve their best. We are seeking enthusiastic, reflective, inclusive educators who are passionate about teaching and learning, value collaboration, and are committed to high expectations and student wellbeing.

Teaching and learning at Tarneit P¿9 College is underpinned by a clear instructional model and an evidence-based approach, with a strong focus on High Impact Teaching Strategies, effective use of data, and consistent feedback. Professional Learning Communities are central to our practice, supporting collective responsibility, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Our contemporary learning environments include a range of general and specialist facilities designed to support collaboration, explicit instruction, and flexible learning. Student wellbeing and inclusion are embedded through whole-college approaches such as School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Respectful Relationships, and our House Model, which strengthens belonging, student voice, and engagement.

Why work at Tarneit P¿9 College?

- Strong collegial relationships and a shared commitment to improvement
- High-quality professional learning and coaching within PLCs
- Clear, consistent teaching and behaviour frameworks
- A focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and dynamic community

Staff work together to ensure every student is known, valued, and challenged, while also fostering a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared purpose.

Vision

Our vision is for every student from Prep to Year 9, to have high aspirations, excel and reach their best. With supportive surroundings and challenging academics, we foster confident, resilient and compassionate individuals prepared to make a positive difference in the future.

Values

- We are an inclusive school community.
- We are proud of ourselves, each other and the school.
- We act and are responsible.

We will be holding a school tour on Monday, 19th October, from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm for anyone interested in learning more about our school.

This is a great opportunity to explore our learning environment,



and gain a better understanding of our school community.

Location Profile

Tarneit P¿9 College is a large, co-educational school located in one of Victoria¿s fastest-growing and most culturally diverse communities, approximately 25km from Melbourne¿s CBD. Opened in 2013, the college has experienced significant growth and currently serves around 1,820 students from Foundation to Year 9.

Our college reflects the rich diversity of the Tarneit community and is committed to providing an inclusive, high-quality education where every student is supported to achieve their best. We are seeking enthusiastic, reflective, inclusive educators who are passionate about teaching and learning, value collaboration, and are committed to high expectations and student wellbeing.

Teaching and learning at Tarneit P¿9 College is underpinned by a clear instructional model and an evidence-based approach, with a strong focus on High Impact Teaching Strategies, effective use of data, and consistent feedback. Professional Learning Communities are central to our practice, supporting collective responsibility, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Our contemporary learning environments include a range of general and specialist facilities designed to support collaboration, explicit instruction, and flexible learning. Student wellbeing and inclusion are embedded through whole-college approaches such as School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Respectful Relationships, and our House Model, which strengthens belonging, student voice, and engagement.

Why work at Tarneit P¿9 College?

- Strong collegial relationships and a shared commitment to improvement
- High-quality professional learning and coaching within PLCs
- Clear, consistent teaching and behaviour frameworks

Staff work together to ensure every student is known, valued, and challenged, while also fostering a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared purpose.

Vision

Our vision is for every student from Prep to Year 9, to have high aspirations, excel and reach their best. With supportive surroundings and challenging academics, we foster confident, resilient and compassionate individuals prepared to make a positive difference in the future.

Values

- We value our learning.
- We are an inclusive school community.




- We are proud of ourselves, each other and the school.
- We act and are responsible.

We will be holding a school tour on Monday, 19th October, from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm for anyone interested in learning more about our school.

This is a great opportunity to explore our learning environment, and gain a better understanding of our school community.

Selection Criteria

SC1 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 setting, 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.

Role

4 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE (LEAVE PURCHASE 136.8 HOURS)

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 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

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