Department of Education Victoria – Bendigo VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Specimen Hill Primary School was originally established in 1874 on its current site in Inglewood Street, Golden Square, within the provincial city of Bendigo. A contemporary school was constructed on the existing site between 2004 and 2005. Situated on a hill in a quiet and pleasant locality, the school¿s spacious and picturesque grounds provide a unique country atmosphere within a city setting.

Specimen Hill Primary School currently has an enrolment of 213 students. The school maintains a consistent culture of school improvement, with a clear focus on maximising student learning outcomes and building teacher capacity through ongoing professional learning and collaboration.

The school provides a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that caters for the diverse needs of all students. We are committed to preparing students for their future pathways by fostering curiosity, resilience and a love of learning. Student voice and leadership are highly valued, and students are provided with a range of leadership opportunities.

Student wellbeing and safety are central to all aspects of school life. Specimen Hill Primary School provides an inclusive, safe, secure and supportive learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported. We actively encourage all students to achieve their personal best and celebrate individual and collective success.

Our school values of Be Caring, Be a Learner and BeSafe underpin our work and guide the behaviours and expectations of our whole school community. The priority at Specimen Hill Primary School is to meet the individual learning needs of all students,



enhance their learning opportunities and achievement, and do so in conjunction with families and the community. The underlying philosophy is to facilitate lifelong development and the growth of students so that they can achieve their full potential as individuals and as members of a healthy and productive community. Parents, students and staff are strongly encouraged to work together in partnerships to support this improvement.

Parents are encouraged to become involved in the school as partners in students' educational journey. Parents can become involved in the school through various avenues. Specimen Hill Primary School prides itself on its solid partnerships with families and the wider community, working together to support every student to thrive.

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 workplace, 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

4 days 9am-3pm

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

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