Overview
Established in ****, Bacchus Marsh College is the only state secondary school servicing the town of Bacchus Marsh. The College values respect, responsibility, and effort, and it offers a comprehensive curriculum with pathways for literacy, numeracy, science, and VCE/VET studies.
Location Profile
The College is located approximately 150m from Bacchus Marsh Railway Station on the Ballarat/Melbourne line, providing easy access for teachers from Ballarat and Melbourne. The College boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a Science and Technology Centre, Materials Technology facility, Food Technology, Hospitality and Cultural spaces, and a dedicated area for the 'Avenue' program.
Selection Criteria
SC1
Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions.
SC2
Capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3
Effective oral and written communication skills in a team environment.
SC4
Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5
Ability to provide advice and support to management and staff within the work area.
SC6
A commitment to professional learning and growth for self and others.
Role
The Education Support class position supports teachers and students under the direction of the principal or manager. Roles include:
Providing routine support and coordination of specific educational tasks.
Assisting teachers with planning, routine student care, and communication with parents.
Supporting medical and wellbeing interventions (where qualified).
Coordinating and supervising small groups of students (up to 4).
Technical support in libraries, science, ICT, and other disciplines as required.
Responsibilities
Provide routine support for teachers, including planning student routines.
Support communication between teachers and parents.
Communicate with teachers on routine matters related to students.
Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
Support students to comprehend basic tasks and information.
Address immediate behaviour presentations within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
Provide basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
Assist teachers with the coordination of educational programmes independently or under minimal supervision.
Provide medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
Provide specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.
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, representing the community served. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged. The Department recognises that safe, respectful, inclusive workplaces are essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. Reasonable adjustments for staff with disability are provided.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child-safe environments. All schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with legal obligations including child-safe standards. Full policy is available at Child Safe Standards.
Department Values
The Department's values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights. These 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. Details are available at Department Values.
Conditions of Employment
All staff have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs will be provided.
Full information on terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at HR web.
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