Ngurraga Schoolis a purpose-built specialist schoollocated inWerribee South, which opened atthe beginning of2026to provide high-quality education forstudents with adiagnosed intellectualdisability. The schoolcommenced with itsfoundation enrolment in2026 and willexpand to offera fullPrep to Year12program from2027, providing a continuousand supportive educationalpathway for studentsthroughout their schooling.

Ngurraga School iscommitted to providinga safe, inclusiveand engaging learningenvironment that recognisesand celebrates thestrengths, abilities andindividuality of everystudent. Purpose-builtfacilities have beenthoughtfully designed tosupport the diverselearning, communication, sensory and wellbeingneeds of students, ensuring they canaccess meaningful, personalisedlearning experiences.

Students are atthe centre ofeverything wedo. Our dedicatedteam of teachers, education support staffand allied healthprofessionals work collaborativelywith families andthe wider communityto deliver individualisedprograms that promotelearning, independence,wellbeing and successfulpost-schooloutcomes. Through evidence-informedteaching and acommitment to continuousimprovement, we striveto ensure everystudent is supportedto achieve theirpersonal best.

Guided by ourcore values ofRespect, Growth andTeamwork, Ngurraga School fostersa culture ofinclusion, belonging andhigh expectations. Weare committed toempowering students tobecome confident learners,active participants intheir communities andindividuals who areequipped with theskills to leadmeaningful and fulfillinglives.

Location Profile

Ngurraga Schoolis a purpose-built specialist schoollocated inWerribee South,



which opened at the beginning of2026to provide high-quality education forstudents with adiagnosed intellectualdisability. The schoolcommenced with itsfoundation enrolment in2026 and willexpand to offera fullPrep to Year12program from2027, providing a continuousand supportive educationalpathway for studentsthroughout their schooling.

Ngurraga School iscommitted to providinga safe, inclusiveand engaging learningenvironment that recognisesand celebrates thestrengths, abilities andindividuality of everystudent. Purpose-builtfacilities have beenthoughtfully designed tosupport the diverselearning, communication, sensory and wellbeingneeds of students, ensuring they canaccess meaningful, personalisedlearning experiences.

Students are atthe centre ofeverything wedo. Our dedicatedteam of teachers, education support staffand allied healthprofessionals work collaborativelywith families andthe wider communityto deliver individualisedprograms that promotelearning, independence,wellbeing and successfulpost-schooloutcomes. Through evidence-informedteaching and acommitment to continuousimprovement, we striveto ensure everystudent is supportedto achieve theirpersonal best.

Guided by ourcore values ofRespect, Growth andTeamwork, Ngurraga School fostersa culture ofinclusion, belonging andhigh expectations.



Weare committed toempowering students tobecome confident learners,active participants intheir communities andindividuals who areequipped with theskills to leadmeaningful and fulfillinglives.

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

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 thi

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