Department of Education Victoria – Shepparton East VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Shepparton East Primary School is a small school with a big heart and even stronger philosophy in student learning and academic performance.

The school, set in a picturesque rural location, five minutes from the heart of Shepparton, offers an essential mix of academic, social, cultural and community programs and is well respected in education circles for its continued curriculum excellence.

The belief that learning occurs best in a secure and caring environment underpins all student learning and is reflected in our student academic results.

Our improvement targetshave an emphasis on improving literacy and numeracy by embedding high quality, consistent practices throughout the school. Teachers work in teams to analyse student achievement data and develop a curriculum plan that meets the needs of students. Professional Learning Communities and Learning Walksare key systems in the ongoing improvement of curriculum delivery, with students also being supported socially through our Positive School Wide Behaviours Model.

The school embraces an open learning design, using this to complement our fluid ability grouping of students for Literacy, Numeracy and Inquiry based learning. Digital tools include interactive televisions in all classrooms, ipads, laptops and every Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 student has their own iPad. The school also boasts high quality STEM learning incorporating lego mindstorm, spheros and ozbots.

The staffing profile includes the Principal, one Assistant Principal,



eight Classroom Teacher 2's and nine Classroom Teacher 1's. Education support staff include a full time Business Manager, a part time office assistant and five Classroom Support.

A dynamic Parents and Friends Association is active in fund raising for purchases such as robotics, new classroom furniture and learning aids and works closely with School Council to make sure appropriate items are purchased in priority.

Parents have high expectations of the school and their children and are also committed to supporting teachers by assisting in the classrooms, at school camps and other excursions. Valuing parents being involved in education, our school also timetables parent volunteers who have completed our parent training program into our classes to support student learning.

Shepparton East Primary School has an exemplary performing arts program which provides students with the opportunity to display their talents to a wider audience through an annual school concert, Senior Choir and the state supported `Victorian State School Spectacular production.

The school has a current enrolment of 150 students.

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 workplace.

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 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

📌 Administration Support (Shepparton East)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Shepparton East