Department of Education Victoria – Lockington VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Lockington is a small rural township situated in North Central Victoria, 35km southwest of Echuca. The town is situated in an irrigation district, with dairying being the main type of farming. Lockington is well serviced with educational and sporting facilities. The Community Hall, Heritage Centre, swimming pool and recreation reserve are readily available for school use.

We have a current student population of 145 and teach in seven classes, Prep, 1/2, 3/4 & 5/6. The staffing profile of the school is the Principal, 12 EFT teachers (including Leading teacher), 7.0 Teacher aides, 1.0 Business manager.

Lockington has established itself as a school that provides outstanding opportunities for all of its students. It provides quality programs in all curriculum areas and maintains a robust focus on individualising learning to cater for the needs of all students. An outstanding Performing Arts programs supports the development of student creativity. Our whole school take part in a one-to-one iPad program.

The school also strives to broaden the students¿ horizons through enrichment such as:

Camps and excursions.

Visits by outside organisations, e.g. theatre groups, choirs, Life Education Van, Maths and Science presentations.

Extensive intra and interschool sports programs.

The school has a close working relationship with both the Preschool and local Secondary Colleges and actively promotes transition programs which assists our students as they enter and depart their primary education.

Parent involvement is a key feature of the school.



The School Council and Parents and Friends Group are very active in the school and promote opportunities for social contact and enjoyment for families within the school. Parent volunteers add value to a range of programs including; Performing Arts, reading, sports, camps and excursions, as well as working bees, canteen and the school library.

The moral purpose of our school is to provide an environment where each child achieves their very best in a socially inclusive school.All students at LCS have the right to feel safe and be safe at all times. The wellbeing of children in our care will always be our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse and any inappropriate behaviour directed towards children (please refer to the ChildSAFE policies on the school website).

The school¿s philosophy is based on the following values:

- Community
- Courage
- Creativity

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

15 hours per week

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 pe

📌 Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 (Lockington)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Lockington