Overview
Work Type:Ongoing - Part-time
Salary:Salary not specified
Grade:Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation:Education and training
Location:Loddon Mallee - Macedon Ranges
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Location Profile
SCHOOL PROFILE Gisborne Primary School - Excellence in Education
Gisborne Primary School has a current enrolment of 481 pupils with 50 staff.
Situated in the picturesque country town of Gisborne, 53km from Melbourne, Gisborne Primary School has been serving its rural community for over 150 years.
The school has developed and expanded with the township itself.
The school provides a stimulating and safe learning environment for children where they are supported in their pursuit of excellence and in the realisation of their maximum potential.
There is a mixture of modern and historic buildings on the site.
They feature well equipped technology areas, library, teacher resource and withdrawal areas, a gymnasium, canteen, visual arts room and adventure playground areas.
Our teachers are required to differentiate the curriculum to suit the learning needs of students.
Quality planning, teaching and assessment practices are considered high priority at our school.
Students at Gisborne Primary School are encouraged to share their `voice' in their classes and through the many leadership opportunities offered.
Our School Captains lead school events, assemblies and school tours and represent the school at community events such as Anzac Day.
Other leadership initiatives include House Captains, Arts, Community & Sustainability/Environment Leadership teams, and two Class Captains lead each classroom.
Our specialist programs include Physical Education, STEM, Music, Visual Art and LOTE and Italian.
Our teachers plan together in teams and use data to inform the direction of teaching and monitor every child's progress.
The focus of Professional Development for our staff has resulted in a heightened awareness of the best current teaching practices.
A large component of professional development is undertaken in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), which focus on refinements in teaching, data analysis, goal setting and collegiate support.
The Leadership Team and teachers regularly participate in Learning Walks and Talks and collegiate visits in classrooms and planning meetings.
Gisborne Primary School is a PLC Link school leader and supports teachers and leaders across the state to implement PLC in their schools.
Teachers at Gisborne Primary School are committed to the home/school partnership and value input and support from student and parents.
Our School Council sets high expectations for student learning and teaching practices.
Our parents are shared partners in student learning; we value their contribution to their child¿s learning as well as their contribution to the school in whatever capacity they can.
The school's motto is `Caring, and this is featured as a logo on the school's uniform.
The school's values are Respect, Responsibility, Personal Best, Resilience and Caring.
The school's philosophy is based on the belief that every student has the ability to learn and that this occurs best in a safe, happy and positive environment.
Selection Criteria
SC1Demonstrated 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.
SC2Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
6 hours per day, 5 days per week - 8:55am - 3:25pm Mon -Fri
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
Responsibilities may include:
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.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders 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:
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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:
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Other Information
Please ensure that your application includes:
a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of three referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
We anticipate shortlisting will take place late in Term 3.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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.
Applications close Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
14 August 2025