Department of Education Victoria – Colac VIC
13d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Alvie Primary School is a co-educational primary school situated in the Colac Otway Shire, north-west of Colac. The area is located in a region renowned for its dairy, potato, and onion farming. Alvie Primary School, originally named Alvie Consolidated School, was opened in 1957. Our school site spans 14 acres of manicured grounds, offering a wonderful canvas for children to learn. It consists of two playgrounds, two tennis courts, a football/cricket field, a soccer field, a basketball court, a 1km walking / running / riding track, extensive rose gardens, vegetable gardens, orchards, a 5-acre developmental bush play area, relaxing courtyards, Frisbee golf and shaded grass areas. We have a large multipurpose room, a commercial kitchen, and a dedicated music, multimedia, and French language space.
At Alvie Primary School, we deeply understand that a strong partnership with parents and carers is crucial for supporting student learning, engagement, and most importantly, well-being. We share a steadfast commitment and responsibility for creating an inclusive and safe school environment, ensuring your child's safety and happiness is our top priority.
Alvie Primary School's vision is to build a community where students develop high levels of social and emotional wellbeing while nurturing a Growth Mindset, where they are inspired to be creative, critical, and curious learners. Today, our school continues to play an essential role within the district. As a small school, we foster a healthy, community-minded culture and experience higher levels of well-being. We design our learning programs with the whole child at the centre. This means that we equally address three key elements (1) the child's social and emotional wellbeing; (2) the dispositions and skills required to be a successful learner; (3) the Victorian Curriculum. The three key values; Respect (We respect each other, the environment and ourselves), Responsibility (We take responsibility for our own learning and behaviours) & Grit (We use grit to achieve our goals and regulate our behaviours).
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
Successful applicant will be required five days per week, six hours per day.
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 (Administrative)
* Provide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork.
* Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records.
* Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records.
* Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters).
* Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
* Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school.
* In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office.
* Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures.
* Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures.
* Manage client reception and office operations.
* Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements.
* Coordinate staff timetabling.
* Undertakes VASS and/or VET administration support.
* Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students.
Responsibilities (Teacher Support)
* Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
* Supports communication between teachers and parents.
* Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities.
* Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
* Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
* Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
* Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
* Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
* Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
* Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.
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
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:
Conditions of Employment
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks' notice.
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