Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
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Location Profile
Ashburton Primary School is a government education setting, located 12 kilometres East from Melbourne in the Boroondara Local Government Area and is part of the North Eastern Region of Victoria. It has been providing public primary education since 1928 and currently has a student population of 442 from Foundation to Year 6.
Our purpose is to engage and challenge students to achieve their best. Through our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework, we encourage and promote inclusion and diversity, pro social interactions and positive behaviours. Our students are expected to:
* Be Safe
* Be Respectful
* Be a Learner
Ashburton Primary School offers a broad curriculum for its students with explicit focus on Literacy and Numeracy. We follow the Readers¿ and Writers¿ Workshop approach in Literacy and our whole school Numeracy approach is based around the 4 proficiencies and thinking like a mathematician, with a specific focus on differentiation. The Victorian Curriculum areas of Science, Humanities (History, Geography, Economics), Health, Civics and Citizenship, Design, Creativity and Technology are taught through an integrated approach titled Connected Learning¿. Each term the whole school focuses on abig idea¿ and students investigate these concepts at a developmentally appropriate level through an inquiry approach. Foundation students begin most days with Play-Based Investigationswhere students can participate in educational play. Years 3-6 implement a 1-1 iPad Program. Currently, the Specialist sessions students undertake are Japanese, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and STEM. Dedicated staff members teach in all these specialist areas.
Facilities
Three light filled pods of classrooms offer flexible open learning spaces, access to presentation areas, wet areas and toilets. The main building¿s upper level occupies classrooms conducive to single class and team-teaching spaces. The lower floor is for administrative purposes which includes a First Aid room, Principal, 1 Assistant Principal, an Integration & Inclusion Coordinator and Office admin staff. The Arts Precinct houses a purpose-built art studio and library. The gymnasium complex includes a full-sized basketball stadium adjoined to the Performing Arts Hall, commercial kitchen, Performing Arts space, internal toilets and access to community rooms.
For further information about the school please visit the website
Selection Criteria
KSC1. Demonstrated understanding of the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) and Disability Inclusion (DI) frameworks, including levels of adjustments and Domains, and the ability to implement and lead Disability Inclusion reform within a school setting.
KSC2. Experience in Student Support Group (SSG) meetings and developing, implementing, and reviewing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) to support students with disabilities and additional needs.
KSC3. Strong ability to liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Wellbeing/Welfare Leaders, Student Support Services (SSS) staff, allied health professionals, and community service providers, to support student learning and wellbeing.
KSC4. Demonstrated experience in leading others in professional development, ensuring alignment with school priorities and fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with additional needs.
KSC5. Experience in providing student support and working collaboratively with stakeholders to implement strategies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Role
The role primarily involves working with PSD (Program for Students with Disabilities) and DI (Disability Inclusion) students, while also providing support for other students with additional needs, as required. A key responsibility is implementing and leading the Disability Inclusion reform, ensuring a solid understanding of levels of adjustments and Domains. The position includes coordinating Student Support Group (SSG) meetings and the development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Additionally, the role involves leading and managing professional development for teaching staff, aligned with school priorities. The preparation of Disability Inclusion Profiles (DIPs) is also a critical component of this position.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
* Liaise with Wellbeing/Welfare Leader, Health and Wellbeing key contact and SSS staff to support student learning & wellbeing
* Advocacy and support for students and families
* Liaise with external community service providers and allied health professionals
* Classroom behaviour management support
* Collaborating with Educational Staff working with students
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
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:
Applications close Thursday 5 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 January 2026