Location Profile
Grovedale College is a medium sized College with an enrolment of 700 plus students located in a semi rural setting serving the southern suburbs of Geelong, together with the rural and surf coast communities to the south, east and west. Extensive educational resources enable Grovedale College to provide an academic focus together with many Arts, Sciences, Sports and Technology opportunities. VCE enhancement subjects, VCAL and VET Courses, provide many new opportunities for University and TAFE studies and exciting pathways to the future. Excellence, achievement and improvement are central to all College programs. Grovedale College operates the Grovedale P ¿ 12 Deaf Facility in conjunction with Grovedale West Primary School.
In recent years a multi million dollar-building program has provided the College with excellent physical resources. Such resources enable us to enhance our programs and deliver an exciting, challenging and fulfilling experience. Our facilities include a state of the art computer network linking all classrooms, computer pods, a computerized Library Resource Centre, Senior School Study Centre, Technology Wing, Visual and Performing Arts Studios, Theatre, Gymnasium, Fitness Centre, sports ovals and courts.
Ongoing curriculum reform and refinement has resulted in structural change such as the creation of two sub schools, the introduction of a Home group Program, compact teacher teams and most importantly a series of initiatives based around the concepts of active curriculum, higher order thinking and a multidisciplinary approach to planning and learning. The success of these programs provides strategies and examples of success on which the pedagogy of interactive experiential learning can utilise and extend.
At Grovedale our approaches to Teaching and Learning recognize that students and staff must be able to use computers and electronic learning technologies with confidence and understanding to enhance their teaching and learning as well as their ability to participate in evolving information technologies.
Sport is prominent in the life of Grovedale College. An extensive interschool and house sport program provide students with the opportunity to develop personal skills and fitness and to enjoy the benefits of teamwork in a spirit of healthy competition. Our unique location and proximity to the Surf Coast, Corio Bay, Port Phillip Bay and the Otway Ranges allows for a comprehensive outdoor education and excursions program to operate. Surfing, kayaking, snorkelling, body boarding, windsurfing, bike riding, horse riding, rock climbing and lifesaving are all part of the program. The development of the Grovedale Education and Sporting Precinct coupled with Sports Academy program provides students with the opportunity to pursue an elite sports pathway. The Precinct is indicative of strong community based links.
The College successfully participates in Public Speaking programs, Inter-School Debating and Australian subject competitions that include English, Mathematics, Science, Arts and Technology. Student leadership is an integral part of our school culture. An active leadership program exposes students to challenges, which develop personal and social skills, confidence, initiative and self-reliance. This is achieved through a broad range of activities such as Student Council, Peer Helpers and camps program. Performing Arts are well catered for in the College, with performance opportunities in workshops, GAFFA and production.
College Leadership programs have been enhanced by staff and students working with Leading Teams and refining the College based implementation. Performance and Development Culture is a Grovedale College priority. Regular formal and informal feedback is provided to staff members.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) processes, ensuring accurate, timely applications and maximisation of funding opportunities as well as Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and strategies to support diverse learners
SC2 Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of individual, group and whole school strategies and programs that foster resilience in young people and address their social, emotional and educational needs, including knowledge of the tiers of intervention in Wellbeing and Inclusion.
SC3 Demonstrated experience in de-escalating and managing heightened adolescents.
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to case manage individual students, providing quality programming and interventions.
SC5 Ability to design and deliver alternative targeted programs.
SC6 Highly developed administration, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team and wider community.
Role
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
* Lead the administration and documentation of students Disability Inclusion Profile (DIPS)
* Be directed by the Disability Inclusion Leader and other relevant school staff to ensure students receive appropriate support and adjustments, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture that promotes belonging and respect for diversity.
* Participate in team meetings to discuss referrals and share best practice approaches.
* Receive and act on referrals, providing case management for students.
* Develop meaningful plans and set goals with students.
* Maintain accurate, confidential records of student contact and activities in line with DE and school requirements, using Compass, eduSafe, and other databases to record referrals and updates.
* Advocate for students where appropriate, facilitate external referrals, and act as a conduit between students and services.
* Manage complex cases requiring advanced interventions and cross-professional or agency collaboration.
* Collaborate with students, teachers, caregivers, and external services to implement interventions such as Behaviour Support Plans, Re-engagement Plans, and Safety Plans.
* Liaise with families and carers through phone contact, meetings, and participation in care team meetings and professional networks.
* Co -design and deliver targeted group interventions and therapeutic programs to promote resilience and wellbeing.
* Co- facilitate pro-social activities and events within the school and in partnership with community agencies (e.g., lunchtime activities, celebration days, information sessions, assemblies).
* Establish positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs with empathy and consistency.
* Support teachers to identify and respond to student wellbeing needs, and inclusion build their capacity to implement educational, social, and emotional supports, including reasonable adjustments.
* Ensure compliance with Department of Education Child Safe Standards, Mandatory Reporting legislation, and wellbeing protocols.
* Perform other duties consistent with the classification as directed by the Principal.
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:
https:///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:///pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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 http:///hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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:///hrweb/Pages/default.aspx