Department of Education Victoria – Eltham VIC
8d 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 important 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 part time Garden support / garden assistant to work one (1) day per week. It could be two half days if required and the start times would be agreed with the successful candidate. Please feel free to make inquiries from the school if you have any questions.
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: a newly appointed Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 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 an interactive whiteboard, desktop/notebook computers and access to i-Pads.
The treed and sloping site provides plenty of playing area for students. A building/refurbishment program has seen new classrooms, administration building, resource areas and OSHC facilities.
The school has a recently launched 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 .
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 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
Look after the gardens of Eltham East, including weeding, planting, mulching and general gardening. The focus will be on our kitchen garden.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
* All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Please ensure that your application includes:
* A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
* A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
* Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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