Department of Education Victoria – Bonbeach VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Bonbeach Primary School was built in a well-established and attractive area in 1958. The school is situated in the City of Kingston, 35 kilometres southeast of Melbourne. The location provides the school with easy access to Port Phillip Bay, Edithvale Wetlands and Patterson River and community sporting venues. The school sits amidst extensive, picturesque, treed grounds.

Demographics

School enrolments are 374 and increasing as younger families move into the area.

Mission

The school¿s mission is to provide students with a strong sense of personal identity, responsibility and positive self-esteem within a caring setting. We aim to develop each student¿s unique academic potential to the maximum, preparing children for an increasingly complex and changing world. We foster teamwork, co-operative methods of learning, strong peer support and a high level of parental involvement in all facets of school operation.

The education program offered by Bonbeach Primary School is highly regarded by the community. The emphasis of the program is the development of literacy and numeracy and student well-being, supported by Key Improvement Areas of Teaching and Learning with a particular emphasis on student engagement, development of Literacy, in particular writing, and Whole School Welfare. Bonbeach Primary School also provides a comprehensive curriculum covering all eight key learning areas. Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment are based strongly on Victorian Curriculum. Organised access to the latest learning technologies is available throughout the school.

Curriculum Organisation and Delivery





The school structure is co-educational with a mix of composite and straight grades. Co-operative planning and interaction among all grades and sections, is strongly promoted.

Programs are operating in Literacy Support, the Victorian Early Years Literacy Program, Library, Visual Arts, Indonesian, Performing Arts, and Physical Education. Music, Physical Education, Literacy support and Indonesian are taught with teachers being responsible for `specialists¿ programs' as well as other co-ordination duties and roles.

Bonbeach Primary School offers its students many opportunities to be actively involved in an extensive range of enrichment activities such as: - Junior School Council, Science, Technology and Mathematics theme days, camping, concert performance, swimming, buddies, Life Education, transition (Pre-School to Preparatory and Year 6 to 7). There is a strong emphasis on participation in sport with successful inter-school competitions in athletics, swimming, cross-country running and summer and winter sports.

Each student is assessed regularly so that strengths can be built upon, and, through a very active Pupil Welfare Team, which works with Guidance Officers, Speech Therapist, Visiting Teachers and parents,



improvement areas can be identified and dealt with through individual assistance and a literacy intervention program.

Staffing

Bonbeach Primary School has a staff of 28 teachers including the Principal and Assistant Principal. Support staff includes a full-time Business Manager and a part-time administrative officer and 6 integration aides. Our Preschool has 4 Early Childhood Teachers and 5 Educators.

Bonbeach PS and Preschool have recently completed a major building upgrade, enabling the school to have state of the art facilities.

The community is very proud of its magnificent grounds that provide quiet shaded areas, a large oval, basketball and netball courts, an outdoor learning area as well as senior and junior adventure playgrounds.

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

[Attendance requirement for this position]

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy

📌 Classroom Support (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne