Administrative Officer - Reception - Collingwood Campus ES1-3

Department of Education Victoria – Collingwood VIC

11d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Collingwood English Language School (CELS) is the major provider of the New Arrivals Program in the North Western Victoria Region. It is a Foundation to Year 10 multi-campus school, providing full time, intensive English Language courses for newly arrived migrants and refugees with campuses located in Collingwood, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn. The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 (Term 3).

We provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where students prepare for a seamless academic, social and cultural transition to mainstream school or other educational pathways. We also support families and guardians to understand and engage with our school community and the Victorian Education system.

Students attend the New Arrivals Program for intensive English as an Additional Language courses for 6 months if educational background is age equivalent. Students with disrupted schooling often attend for 4 terms. Assessment and reporting reflect this context.

The ratio of teachers to students is 13:1. Multicultural education aides support teachers, students and families.

Vision

We provide innovative, creative, high quality EAL teaching and learning programs. Our students have a sense of curiosity, resilience and are excited about their learning and preparation for mainstream school or further education, leading to improved academic and life chances.

At Collingwood English Language School:

- We provide an exceptional English as an Additional Language program in a welcoming, caring, friendly,



collaborative and inclusive learning community
- We provide EAL leadership and advocacy
- Our EAL Specialist teachers provide high quality learning and teaching in a safe and supportive environment
- Our students are courageous and determined learners and become effective members of the school and wider community
- Our parents and guardians are active participants in their students¿ learning and in the school community

Values

Our core purpose at Collingwood English Language School is underpinned by the following values:

- Respect: for ourselves, each other and our workplace
- Kindness: to others through compassion and celebrating success
- Learning: being ready to learn, do my best, be actively engaged, share ideas and welcome feedback. Seek support.

Collingwood Campus

Collingwood English Language School was established as a school in 1989. The Collingwood Campus is located in Cambridge Street, approximately one kilometre northeast of the city centre. This is the original campus.

The Broadmeadows Campus is in Johnstone St, Broadmeadows and is part of the Dimboola Hub, sharing the oval with Broadmeadows Valley Primary School and Hume Central (Dimboola Rd Campus).

Craigieburn Campus

The Craigieburn Campus is located on Northleigh Ave,



approximately two kilometres from the Craigieburn railway station and sits adjacent to Craigieburn South Primary School.

The South Morang Campus opened in July 2023 and isco-located with The Lakes South Morang College at 235 Gordons Road, South Morang.

Further Information

Further information is available from the Collingwood English Language School website, including:

- School Strategic Plan 2022-2025 (https://www.collingwoodels.vic.edu.au/documents/CELS-School-Strategic-Plan-2022-2025.pdf)
- Annual Report (https://www.collingwoodels.vic.edu.au/documents/CELS_Annual_Report_2022.pdf)

Website:

www.collingwoodels.vic.edu.au

School Contact:

Catherine McMahon, Principal

Phone: 03 9419 7***

Selection Criteria

KCS 1
Significant understanding and experience of school office management practices and processes including an ability to co-ordinate completion of administrative priorities, student recording and reporting arrangements.

KSC 2
Demonstrated high level administrative experience in DE and other systems including CASES 21, Student Administration, Compass.

KSC 3
Demonstrated high levels of professional integrity, sensitivity and an ability to engage with leadership, staff, CELS' diverse school community, EAL new arrivals and external schools and providers.

KSC 4
Demonstrated ability to show initiative, work independently and in teams across multi-campus, work creatively and proactively to enhance work systems and practices to ensure efficient and responsive operation of the work environment.

KSC 5
Demonstrated ability to manage a busy work environment, contribute towards strategic decision making within the school in

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