Occupation: Education and training

Reference: 1547475

Location Profile

We are currently seeking an additional Education Support staff member to join our team. The role is part time, 5 days per week (9am - 3:20pm). Ideally, the successful applicant will start on the 2nd of November. The contract is fixed term with the possibility of extension.

To be considered for the role, please ensure you:

Have completed an Education Support Qualification or equivalent (eg: Certificate in Education Support or currently studying a Bachelor of Teaching)

Have addressed each of the selection criteria

Cranbourne Park Primary School was built in the early 1960's. It is located in the heart of Cranbourne and services the City of Casey. There is a current enrolment of approximately 320 students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our staff pride themselves on going above and beyond to support our students and community.

Values:

- Respect for Yourself
- Respect for Other
- Respect for Learning
- Respect for the Environment

- Assistant Principal
- Learning Specialist
- 22 Classroom Teachers
- 22 Education Support Staff

Teaching and Learning:

- Skilled Learning teams drive learning across the school, during PLTs staff challenge each other, analyse cohort data, reflect upon teaching and plan for future learning
- Learning programs are constant being evaluated and enhanced keeping up with best practice and current research
- There is a strong emphasis on literacy (Talk 4 Writing) and numeracy
- Specialists rotate through a number of programs including:
- Physical Education
- Art
- Music / Auslan / Performing Arts
- Digital Technologies

School facilities include:

- Three main buildings (17 classrooms)




- Portable building (2 classrooms)

A large oval space with playgrounds

The school has completed significant works to upgrade the facilities for students and there are further works being planned.

Please ensure each of the following selection criteria are included as a separate response:

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 environment, 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

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 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 req

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🏢 Victorian Government
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