Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/33dyb1 Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2 Occupation: Education and training Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw Reference: 1516202 Location Profile Location Profile Lowanna College is a vibrant, well-resourced Victorian Government secondary school catering for students from Years 7 to 12. With an enrolment of approximately 1,100 students, the College is set in an attractive bushland workplace in Newborough. As the only secondary school in the Moe/Newborough community, Lowanna draws students from both the local area and surrounding rural townships. Located around 130 kilometres east of Melbourne, Newborough lies in the heart of picturesque Gippsland. The region is surrounded by rolling hills and offers easy access to the snowfields of Mt. Baw Baw and the South Gippsland coastline. A wide range of recreational and sporting opportunities are available locally, including football, netball, golf, basketball, soccer, mountain biking and water sports. Staffing Profile Lowanna College employs a dedicated and highly skilled team, including: - Principal - 3 Assistant Principals - 5 Leading Teachers - 9 Learning Specialists - Business Manager - Finance & Operations Manager - 70.03 EFT teaching staff - 58.19 EFT Education Support staff School Structure The College is organised into three mini-schools of 300 to 400 students: - Junior School - Years 7 & 8 - Middle School - Years 9 & 10 - Senior School - Years 11 & 12 Each mini-school is led by a team including a Leading Teacher, Student Advocate, Student Support Officer and Administrative Assistant. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, they are committed to supporting both the academic growth and wellbeing of every student. Facilities Lowanna College offers modern, purpose-built facilities that provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Key facilities include: - 580-seat auditorium - Refurbished canteen and on-site cafeteria - Two-court gymnasium - Language Centre - Year 12 Centre - On-site Wellbeing Centre to support and re-engage students at risk Curriculum and Programs Lowanna provides a broad and diverse curriculum, complemented by extensive extra-curricular opportunities. The academic program includes: - Junior School: core curriculum - Middle School: core and elective program - Senior School: VCE, VCAL and VETiS pathways Year 10 students may accelerate their learning by undertaking VCE subjects. Specialist learning opportunities extend across the Arts, Science, Technology, Physical Education and Food Studies. Students also benefit from: - Lowanna Sports Academy - Lowanna Institute of the Arts - Longstanding Outdoor Education Program - Access to the Gippsland Technical College, in partnership with other Latrobe Valley schools The College also offers Italian and Indonesian, and maintains strong partnerships with Monash University, Federation University and Federation Training, providing students with clear pathways from Year 7 through to Year 12 and beyond. Community and Partnerships Lowanna College enjoys strong connections with other Latrobe Valley schools, particularly Kurnai College and Traralgon College. In 2014, these schools collaboratively established the Latrobe Valley Flexible Learning Option (LVFLO) to re-engage students and support their return to mainstream education. The College also works closely with local feeder primary schools, hosting a range of transition events for staff, students and families. Commitment and Values The entire Lowanna College team is committed to continually improving student outcomes while fostering a strong sense of community. At Lowanna, we proudly live by our values: - Respect - Integrity - Determination - Growth - Excellence We believe every student can achieve excellence. The Lowanna team work diligently to continue to improve outcomes for students and to maintain a strong sense of community within the College. 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 No additional attendance is required 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 this range may include: - Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager. - Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function. - Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction. - Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples. An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained. Responsibilities - Provides coordination support to teachers through rostering of the work of a team of aides, including supervision and guidance - Conducts routine presentations#J-18808-Ljbffr