Department of Education Victoria – Portland VIC

8d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Portland South Primary School is nestled in the historic, coastal town of Portland in South West Victoria. Our pristine beaches, enchanting nature, unique wildlife and enticing outdoor lifestyle, make our community a desirable place to live, work and play.

Portland South is a agile and diverse learning community where parents, staff and students share a common goal and commitment to educational excellence and growth. Our School Motto is `Reach for The Stars¿` and our school values are `We Respect, We Challenge, We Believe, We Achieve¿`.

Portland South Primary School is dedicated to providing explicit, evidence-based teaching to ensure all learners receive systematic instruction, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Our school community works together to collaboratively nurture, motivate and educate our children to become inquiring and passionate lifelong learners. Portland South Primary School fosters a love of learning and is committed to ensuring that all students reach their maximum potential in a safe, supportive, and caring learning environment. Our staff have high expectations, and we aim to provide the best education possible for all students, ensuring they develop a wide variety of skills that will enable them to take responsibility for their own learning and to prepare them for an ever-changing world. The school is very proud of the commitment and dedication of all its staff.

Student wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. We embrace The Resilience Project approach to teaching resilience through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness. This approach develops student understanding, strategies and skills that support a positive sense of self,



promote respectful relationships, and build their capacity to recognise and manage their own emotions.

Our school enjoys expansive grounds with a variety of well-resourced learning spaces, including modern technology, to support our commitment to teaching and learning for the 21st Century. Specialist teaching is available for PE, Art, STEM, Music and Gunditjmara Culture & Language Program, which enriches the curriculum of the school.

Portland South Primary School has a current enrolment of 142 students.

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 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 c

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