Department of Education Victoria – Horsham VIC

5d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Horsham West and Haven Primary School's mission is to maintain a community of learners who are happy and confident in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.

Vision Statement

Horsham West and Haven Primary School's vision is to empower all students to achieve their personal best.

Values and Behaviours

Respect

- We are an inclusive and welcoming community
- We take pride in ourselves and our environment
- We engage in positive and professional conversations
- We acknowledge and hear all voices in a friendly manner

Creativity

- We learn from each other
- We are open to new learning
- We have fun and enjoy being challenged
- We problem solve and overcome challenges

Passion

- We are engaged and determined team members
- We strive for improvement
- We inspire others to excel
- We create a rewarding and exciting environment

Positivity

- We encourage others and celebrate successes
- We are an inclusive place for everyone
- We look for the positive in situations
- We support each other

The school values are the cornerstone of our expectations for our school community.

http://horshamwps.vic.edu.au

Horsham West and Haven Primary School is a dual campus primary school with a combined enrolment of approximately 650 students. The two campuses are 7.5km apart, situated in developing residential areas and enjoy a healthy level of community support and involvement as evidenced by active Parents Clubs which operate at both campuses.

The Horsham West campus is located on the western fringe of Horsham and is a large primary school with 540 students.



The campus has specialist facilities which include a gymnasium, performing arts room, art room, STEAM room and a well-resourced library.

Our Haven campus is located in a rural setting on the southern outskirts of Horsham. The Prep to Year 6 curriculum provided at the Haven campus is well supported by weekly art, German, STEAM and physical education classes. The campus has adjoining community sports facilities that extend the recreational activities available to students.

Each year, the school musical production showcases the talents of our students. There is a focus on information technology with the introduction of iPads throughout the school.

Horsham West and Haven Primary School are implementing Explicit Direct Instructional practices across the school, with a focus on using research and evidence to embed Structured Literacy. The school has invested heavily in the professional development of staff, ensuring that students who attend Horsham West and Haven Primary School receive evidence-based instruction daily.

Our teachers are dedicated, hardworking and, importantly, caring professionals who go out of their way to ensure all children receive the highest quality educational experience we can offer. Our support staff team, which includes our office administration staff, education support liaison,



welfare officer and integration aides provide invaluable support to students and teachers across our school.

Selection Criteria

SC1. Relevant critical experience and knowledge of paediatric OT and its implementation in a school setting, along with experience and knowledge in supporting teaching teams to develop and deliver inclusive classroom practices.

SC2. Demonstrates ability to form collaborative partnerships with families, staff, and community members from a range of skilled and cultural backgrounds.

SC3. Demonstrates excellence in oral and written communication, including developing relevant evidence-based goals for students to inform Individual Education Plans and other support plans.

SC4. Demonstrates ability to use initiative for problem-solving, setting priorities within the caseload, and time management, which includes 1:1, small group, and whole-class practice.

SC5. Demonstrated experience and capability to plan, implement, and support adjustments for students identified for the Disability Inclusion Model, including developing support plans for Disability Inclusion profile meetings.

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key su

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