Department of Education Victoria – Waubra VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

To develop academically and socially confident students in an engaging learning environment, where they are inspired to reach their full potential.¿

Values

Respect: Showing care and concern for self, others and property. (Be thoughtful)

Excellence: In the achievement of individual and team goals. (Do your best.)

Integrity: Of individuals in their words, actions and relationships. (Do the right thing.)

Responsibility: For our words and actions. (Be in charge of yourself)

Mission

To provide support to motivate and stimulate our learners on their life-long learning journey.¿

Context

Waubra Primary School is a picturesque rural school that is located on the Sunraysia Highway,32km. north of Ballarat in a rural environment. There is a wide diversity of parent occupations. The school has a committed, talented and professional staff with a positive range of skills and abilities. The school has always developed and maintained the well-resourced teaching areas which include the original school building which is comprised of the administration office, principal office, staff room, OSHC room and Wellbeing/Library room, the new building provided through the Building the Education Revolution program houses three classrooms and an open area, and a multi-purpose learning space for art and indoor physical education.

It has approximately 54 students. The school has been an key part of the community since its opening in 1869 and Waubra Primary School is proud of its history and tradition and looks forward to the future with confidence.

The school is held in high regard within and beyond the community.





The Waubra school community has the expectation that all children will reach their full academic and personal potential with the school providing appropriate curriculum programs and effective teaching practices.

Whilst the key focus of the school is on Literacy and Numeracy, classroom programs provide a broad curriculum across all key learning areas - the Arts, English, Health, Physical Education, Mathematics, AUSLAN, Digital Technology, Science, Humanities and Technology.
The classroom programs are supported by the Disability Inclusion Model, and specialist teachers of Art, Physical Education, STEM and MARC Van support.
As well as a comprehensive curriculum, students are offered extra curricula enrichment activities which include sport, performing arts, instrumental music tuition, special days, the annual concert, excursions, incursions and camps. Students enjoy opportunities for leadership and values-based education. A number of teams compete in school competitions, supported by teachers and parents.

The use of technology to enhance student learning is a feature of the school and high-quality facilities, programs, equipment and expertise are provided to support classroom programs. The school has a school funded 1-to-1 laptop program from Foundation Grade 6.



The opportunity for the ICT development of student’s skills and class group work is integrated into key learning areas across the curriculum and is optimised by students accessing networked computers.

Parents and community members are very involved in all aspects of the school environment. We encourage parents and community members to take an active part in their child’s learning through information evenings and the school’s open-door policy.

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

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

📌 Teacher Aide (Waubra)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Waubra