Department of Education Victoria – Eltham VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

The school is often referred to as the `purple and gold school¿ due to the distinctive student uniform. As a school we have a very respectful and collaborative professional learning culture where high academic achievement sits in a sea of character development. Whilst we have key school values we also strive to live up to the `Be Brave, Be Your Best Self and Be Kind¿ mantra.

Eltham East is looking for a caring, capable first aid officer to work with us in 2027.

School vision

Eltham East Primary School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and respectful environment which supports and inspires our children to be actively involved in their learning, to grow in self-awareness, resilience and social responsibility and to contribute in a positive way to the world around them.

School context

EEPS is situated in the heart of Eltham, which is located 22km from Melbourne. It is a modern, well-resourced school nestled in a treed and sloping site. To ensure all 640 students have a high-quality education a staff of over 50 works collaboratively towards achieving our school¿s vision. We have 40 equivalent full-time staff: Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader, Learning Specialists, 40 teachers and Education Support staff working with our students. EEPS is about our students; their learning, their welfare and their potential.

Eltham East Primary School is a high-performing school.



By implementing a range of innovative approaches as well as proven teaching practices we strive to continuously improve our provision of the very best learning environment for each child.

Our curriculum emphasis is on literacy and numeracy and embraces rich and engaging programs in the arts, science, humanities, health, physical education, music and Japanese. Each classroom is equipped with a modern interactive whiteboard and extensive banks of i-Pads which are used to enhance learning.

The treed and sloping site provides plenty of playing area for students. We are a modern school with a lots of different play spaces and we are always undertaking projects around the school.

The school has a Framework that outlines are values and learner profile.

Our EEPS framework

School Motto

Learning and Growing Together

Our School Values- The 3 R¿s

Eltham East Primary School shared values-

- Respectful: means to be considerate, polite and understanding towards everyone and everything
- Responsible: means to do the right thing and own it if you don¿t
- Resilient: means to challenge yourself and bounce back when things don¿t go your way

Eltham East learners strive to be:

- Curious
- Persistent and
- Invested

Our Foundations

- Safe: physical, psychological and cultural safety is a given at EEPS
- Inclusive: including everyone underpins our work
- Aspirational: high achievement for everyone at the level that fits each learner





We are proud of our motto of Learning and Growing Together, which applies to all of us and is something that we embody in our teaching and leadership approach.

More information can be found on our website- elthameastps.vic.edu.au or by ringing the school office on 9439 9793.

I wish you all the best with your application.

Yours sincerely,

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 setting.
- 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

3 days per week- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30-3.00

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 defi

📌 First Aid Support- part-time (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne