Port Phillip Specialist School is a dual-mode specialist school located in Port Melbourne, catering for a diverse range of students from 2.8 to 18 years of age with a diagnosed intellectual disability.

The school is committed to the values of professional collaboration, trust, compassion, and respect, while embracing and celebrating diversity. We provide a creative, inclusive, flexible, and positive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

At Port Phillip Specialist School, we are dedicated to building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships within our school community and beyond. These relationships foster an inclusive environment that supports student engagement, wellbeing, learning, and successful participation in community life.

Students access a rich and engaging curriculum that incorporates the Visual and Performing Arts as a vehicle for learning across the Victorian Curriculum. Teaching and learning focus on developing student outcomes in English, Mathematics, Personal and Social Capability, Health and Physical Education, and Science. Student learning is further strengthened through the implementation of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum in English and Mathematics, alongside a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Our Integrated Services Model places student wellbeing at the centre of all decision-making. Through a collaborative partnership between teachers, therapists, education support staff, and families, we take collective responsibility for optimising learning, engagement, independence, and wellbeing outcomes for every student.

Port Phillip Specialist School is committed to empowering students to become confident, capable,



and connected members of their community through high‑quality teaching, personalised learning pathways, and holistic support.

Location Profile

School Profile

Port Phillip Specialist School is a dual-mode specialist school located in Port Melbourne, catering for a diverse range of students from 2.8 to 18 years of age with a diagnosed intellectual disability.

The school is committed to the values of professional collaboration, trust, compassion, and respect, while embracing and celebrating diversity. We provide a creative, inclusive, flexible, and positive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

At Port Phillip Specialist School, we are dedicated to building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships within our school community and beyond. These relationships foster an inclusive environment that supports student engagement, wellbeing, learning, and successful participation in community life.

Students access a rich and engaging curriculum that incorporates the Visual and Performing Arts as a vehicle for learning across the Victorian Curriculum. Teaching and learning focus on developing student outcomes in English, Mathematics, Personal and Social Capability, Health and Physical Education, and Science. Student learning is further strengthened through the implementation of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum in English and Mathematics,



alongside a School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Our Integrated Services Model places student wellbeing at the centre of all decision‑making. Through a collaborative partnership between teachers, therapists, education support staff, and families, we take collective responsibility for optimising learning, engagement, independence, and wellbeing outcomes for every student.

Port Phillip Specialist School is committed to empowering students to become confident, capable, and connected members of their community through high‑quality teaching, personalised learning pathways, and holistic support.

Selection Criteria

KSC 1 Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

KSC2 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

KSC3 Demonstrated commitment and experience in the field of Special Education.

KSC4 Demonstrated capacity to work with students with intellectual disabilities and experience supporting students with challenging behaviours.

KSC5 A commitment to participate and contribute to a professional learning community.

KSC6 A commitment to qualified learning & growth

Role

Role

Hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.

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

📌 Education Support (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne