Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: 1547589

Location Profile

Doveton College is a unique, diverse and vibrant learning community. It is unlike any other educational setting in Australia. Located in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Doveton College resides in one of the most disadvantaged metropolitan regions of Australia. It is the first of ten settings to be developed in association with the Colman Foundation, Our Place and the Department of Education.

Doveton College is complex in its operation; it seeks to support, foster and develop opportunities for all members of the Doveton Community including children, young people, and adults. The focus is on providing high quality teaching and learning programs for children and young people from 0 to 15 years old, with additional learning opportunities for parents and the wider community members. It provides a wide range of wrap-around educational, health and allied health services, Maternal and Child Health, and Adult Learning opportunities. Early Learning has an Exceeding Rating in all quality areas, operating a long day setting, with a focus on learning through play in a structured, appealing indoor/outdoor learning environment. Each week students from Foundation to Year 9 participate in the Doveton Engagement and Enrichment Program (DEEP) which operates as an extension to the school day and includes sports, performance, technology and artistic programs.

Doveton College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention is paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children,



those with culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability. Children are at the centre of all our decisions.

the potential of each of our children and young people to learn, to achieve and do their best

empowering all our children and young people to be curious, independent, happy and motivated to excel

a rigorous and dynamic curriculumto meet the needs of, and promote the growth of every child and young person

a strong learning culture and team approach, based on the values of Respect, Excellence, Empathy, Resilience, and Belonging

the belief that learning occurs in partnership with parents and families and the support of the community

The Early Learning Centre has been accredited twice with an ACECQA Excellence rating and currently holds an EXCEEDING rating. It comprises of three learning environments; a 0-3 year old room, 3 year old kinder room and a 4 year old kinder room. Each room is staffed with high quality educators, and ratios well above the minimum level required under national laws. A qualified ELC teacher implements a high quality education program for every 3 and 4 year old child, that is based upon theNational Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.



Each room runs an indoor/outdoor program taking advantage of the bright airy rooms and the extensive outdoor opportunities that are accessible all year round.

The ELC is able to access programs in the College such as PMP (Perceptual Motor Program), Music and library. Administration services are provided to the ELC, enabling the educators to focus on the children in their care and the provision of high quality programs.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated experience, capacity and flexibility to work with children of all age groups within the ELC.

SC2Demonstrated knowledge of the National Early Years Learning Framework, Victoria Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards and the capacity to contribute to the ELC Quality Improvement Plan.

SC3Demonstrated understanding of children's development and a capacity to use different approaches (such as adult led, child led and guided learning) in interactions with children.

SC4Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

SC5Ability to maintain a safe learning environment through understanding of appropriate policies and procedures and responsive decision making.

SC6Demonstrated commitment to qualified learning and growth.

Role

The suitable candidate will:

- Hold current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
- Hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Display good written and verbal communication skills togetherwith the confidence to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and families.
- Possess the ability to work professionally as part of a highly motivated and collaborative team.
- Demonstrate a willingness to

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🏢 Victorian Government
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