Location Profile
Mahogany Rise Primary School was established in 1971 and is located in the Pines Forest Estate in the suburb of Frankston North, fifty-five kilometres south of Melbourne. In 2003, Monterey Primary School and Pines Forest Primary School merged to be known as Mahogany Rise. In 2023, the school celebrated its 20th year, marking the event with \"A Night on the Rise', with more than 500 community members attending.
Mahogany Rise PS has undertaken major building works over the past 5 years. The works have included a new Junior building, and an Administration building which is connected to the Mahogany Rise Child and Family Centre with an Early Learning Centre. The original school building was renovated with four new senior learning spaces, reading and Mathematics intervention rooms and a breakout, library area. There is also a commercial grade kitchen to provide all students with lunches and snacks daily. The grounds have been updated with three new playgrounds and shade sails, with the oval and sports facilities being upgraded in the past 2 years.
Enrolments in 2026 are 176 students. Over the past five years, enrolments have been consistent. with substantial growth at the end of 2025 into 2026. The Student Family Occupation index band value is 0.75. The staffing profile of Mahogany Rise Primary School includes 3 Principal class, 14 teachers, 5 Admin staff, 22 ES staff, 3 chefs, 1 grounds/maintenance, 1 speech therapist, 1 psychologist, 1 student counsellor, 2 occupational therapists, a chaplain, a therapy dog and 4 Outreach teachers.
Mahogany Rise PS provides a comprehensive curriculum that is differentiated to meet student needs, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Curriculum initiatives include an agreed instructional model of classroom delivery and a whole-school phonemic awareness focus. Mathematics and a social emotional program are delivered by teachers and the wellbeing team. An integrated classroom curriculum program addresses the other areas of the curriculum. Specialist teachers provide instruction in physical education, Art and Respectful Relationships. There is an interdisciplinary approach to personal and social learning addressed in curriculum areas.
Mahogany Rise PS imbeds trauma-informed practices, with all staff trained in the Berry Street Education Model. The school actively participates in district sport competitions and provides opportunities for students to participate in extended school day activities supported by Frankston North Education Plan (FNEP) partners and agencies. Mahogany Rise PS is one of three schools, along with Aldercourt PS and Monterey Secondary College, that serve the Frankston North community. With previous targeted support 3-4 years ago from the Department of Education (DE) in the South-Eastern Victoria Region (SEVR), through the Differentiated Support for School Improvement (DSSI) initiative, the schools have come together to form the FNEP. Ongoing commitment and further development of the FNEP is a critical and non-negotiable element of the school. The FNEP aims to transform opportunities for the community with the three schools working closely together to offer high quality education from birth to adulthood, act as the platform for delivering a range of health and wellbeing services and open their facilities for extensive community use.
The schools are partnered with and supported by Our Place, an approach developed by the Colman Foundation. This philanthropic organisation that aims to improve social and educational opportunities for children and their families. The Brotherhood of St Lawrence, the Smith Family and the Frankston City Council are also major partners. The school provides accredited Out of School Hours Care, early learning kindergarten and playgroup, access to community services including the local council, and specific wellbeing programs. In 2021, the school participated in its 4-year review, where the new School Strategic Plan was created. In 2022, Mahogany Rise Primary School, as part of the FNEP, was awarded Outstanding School Improvement and the Lindsay Thompson Award for Excellence in Education at the Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
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
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.
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
Applications must include:
* A specific reponse to each of the Selection Critieria and position details
* A resume with a summary of experience and qualifications
* The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection critieria.
The Panel reserves the right to contact referees other than listed.
Successful applicants must have a current Working With Children Check (Employee).
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
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A TOUR OF THE SCHOOL AND KITCHEN, please contact Jack Mazurek at the school on 03 9786 3***.
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