Occupation:

Education and training Location:

Melbourne - Northern suburbs Reference:

1546529 Location Profile

School Profile Goonawarra Primary School in Sunbury was established in 1987 to service the Goonawarra and Rolling Meadows Estates. The 2026enrolment of 341students is accommodated in 16classes. The staff is comprising of 2 at Principal Class level, 30teachers and 21 Education Support Staff. The school has a strong commitment to providing a curriculum which is both supportive of the needs of individual students and which challenges them to achieve their best. The school is committed to strengthening student achievement across all curriculum areas with a major focus of the Strategic Plan being English and Numeracy. The school is dedicated to empowering students with the core values that will assist them in developing the attributes of responsible citizenship. The

core values

have been summarised into an acronym of

G.R.E.A.T.

The school community is now familiar with the sayings

`Goonawarra is G.R.E.A.T ¿ and

`At Goonawarra we aim to be

Generous, Responsible, Enthusiastic, Ambitious and Trustworthy.¿

The meanings and the practical applications of these words are regularly explored and discussed in the classrooms. Through positions such as Junior School Council, House Captains, Choir Captains, student leadership is developed. Parental input is very much valued at Goonawarra. Many opportunities exist for parents and the local and wider communities to be involved in the life at the school at many and varied levels. There is a very comprehensive and engaging Transition program from preschool to school and through to secondary school. The school also offers an excellent Out of Hours School Care Program (Before and After School).



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 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

[Attendance requirement for this position] 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 require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are explicit guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples. An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking

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