Overview Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2 Occupation: Education and training Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs Reference: 1517973 Location Profile Fountain Gate Secondary College is located in the City of Casey in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 40 kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District. The school was registered as a Year 7-12 provider in 2009, and prior to that, was a Year 7-10 campus of Eumemmerring College.
Enrolments are approximately 1138 students. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index was 0.5594 in 2025. The staffing profile (time fraction base) of Fountain Gate Secondary College includes 1.0 Principal, 4.3 Assistant Principals, 6.5 Leading Teachers, 8.4 Learning Specialists, 74.4 Teachers and 57.7 Education Support (ES) staff.
Fountain Gate Secondary College provides a Year 7 to Year 12 learning program through the Victorian Curriculum, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of Education - Vocation Major (VCE-VM) and a range of Victorian Education and Training (VET) offerings.
Our shared purpose as a school community is captured in our vision: Knowing our students and giving every student every opportunity to thrive by providing high-quality learning and pathways to success, aligned with their interests, aspirations and strengths. To support the wellbeing and engagement of our students, we have a wellbeing team that works closely with Year Level leaders, Teachers, Students and the Community to implement strategies to increase educational outcomes. The wellbeing team is comprised of a Mental Health Practitioner, 4 Engagement and Wellbeing officers and the 'Doctors in Schools' program. We have an Inclusion team that works alongside wellbeing staff who support with the implementation of teaching strategies within the classroom to support the learning needs of students.
Our Positive Education approach underpins all interactions across the school, providing a framework for explicitly teaching positive behaviours and fostering student wellbeing. By harnessing students individual character strengths, we build self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and a meaningful connection to school. Central to this
approach are our core school values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Endeavour, which are embedded in every aspect of school life. These values are actively reinforced through our extensive awards system, which recognises and celebrates students who demonstrate them in their learning, relationships and contribution to the school community.
The College successfully competes through several interschool sports, and our Rugby Academy supports students to achieve excellence both on and off the field.
As part of our 2023-2026 School Strategic Plan, our college has three focus areas:
1. Improve student learning outcomes
2. Optimise student wellbeing and connectedness
3. Improve student engagement in learning
Fountain Gate Secondary College is committed to providing a high-quality educational program that supports all students to fulfil their potential and achieve their goals in life. The College values and embraces the diversity of its community that is drawn from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds. We have high expectations for all members of our school community and ensure this is matched with high levels of support.
For any enquiries regarding this role, please contact the College via 03 8762 6839.
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
* Supports English As Addtional Language (EAL) learners to reach their potential at school, by assisting them in the classroom and in any catch-up learning programs (such as small group tutoring).
* Communicates directly with families and supports teachers and student welfare coordinators.
* Develops staff knowledge and insights into students' cultural backgrounds, experiences and issues they face.
* Helps to engage parents and carers in their children's education, and school activities and programs.
* Works with students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
* Assists in school communication with families and the broader community, by using their own cultural and linguistic knowledge and skills.
* Assists in liaising with external support services, providers, teachers, tutors, students and their families.
* May prepare curriculum support resources and other materials to support student learning.
Responsibilities
* Support teachers' general communication with students.
* Translate basic school notices and communications to the local community.
* Assist students and their families with the transition from one educational setting to another, for example, by gathering enrolment information.
* Assist with the preparation of permission forms and applications.
* Attend and participate in Education Support Staff meetings.
* Participate in the College's performance and development processes in line with DET requirements.
* General duties as directed by the Principal within the requirements of ES1-2.
* Take small group or individuals in classroom for a specific task prepared by the teacher.
* Hear individual students read.
* Assist students to understand difficult concepts, work requirements or instructions.
* Assist students to clarify their ideas in the first language before attempting writing in English.
* Assist with administering literacy/numeracy tests in students' first language.
* Assist students to use computers and set up for lessons.
* Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
* Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
* Communicate directly with families and support teachers, tutors and student welfare coordinators to communicate with families and link families with services.
* Support EAL students in the classroom, explain teacher instructions and work requirements.
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 marrung@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: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy 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: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview Other Information We are seeking applicants with cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds in one or more of the following: Dari, Urdu, Farsi or Hazaraghi. Working days may be negotiated. Applicants are requested to submit a current resume and a written response addressing the selection criteria. 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Applications close Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 18 February 2026