Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
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Location Profile
Vermont Secondary College is a large, single campus, co-educational secondary college of over 1650 students located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Vermont Secondary College enjoys an exceptionally high level of parent and community support. General Satisfaction with the College, as measured by the Parent Opinion Survey, remains high and in 2024 was 85%.
VSC Statement of Values & Philosophy
Our VSC Statement of Values & Philosophy ensures that everyone in our school community will be treated with fairness and respect. In turn, we will strive to create a school that is inclusive and safe, where everyone is empowered to participate and learn.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live, work and travel upon and we pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present, and we recognise, acknowledge and respect the history, culture, diversity and value of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people.
Vermont Secondary College (VSC) is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our diverse community. Our school recognises the importance of our partnership with parents and carers to support our students in their wellbeing, engagement and achievement in learning. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students.
VISION:
The VSC Motto ¿ Lift up thine eyes
Our college motto Lift up thine eyes provides the vision of our college community. We aspire to be progressive and optimistic in our endeavours and interactions, constantly open to the improvement of wellbeing, engagement and achievement. Together, we are building the capacity of our community to engage meaningfully and contribute positively in an increasingly complex world.
VSC Vision for Learning & Teaching:
Our community creates rich and rigorous learning experiences that empower us all to participate with curiosity, purpose and insight.
This will be achieved through the implementation of the VSC Instructional Model, which underpins our pedagogical practice to guide us in implementing more consistent, high quality, innovative curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning practices with clear expectations for staff, students and parents.
Mission
VSC is proud of its status as a high-performing neighbourhood state school. The goal of VSC is to draw on the qualities of the young people at the college, providing a curricular and co-curricular program that allows them to flourish in areas of strength and to develop in areas of weakness. We strive to support all students to develop the ability to recognise and manage emotions, develop caring and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, act creatively, engage fully with learning, contribute to community, develop high expectations for self, and handle challenging situations with resilience and respond effectively.
VSC Values
Our endeavours and interactions are guided by our College Values of:
* Integrity - (of self)
* Respect - (for others / community)
* Excellence - (in achievement / learning / endeavours)
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
Attendance requirement for this position is Monday- Friday 8:30am-3:30pm (32.5 hours per week)
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
An ES Inclusion Support Aide primarily supports students identified in the NCCD and those funded through Disability Inclusion (DI) to participate in meaningful educational experiences at school on the same basis as their peers. Student Support Aides work in collaboration with teachers to create safe and supportive learning environments.
Experience in working with people with disability and/or neuro-diverse learners is desirable, as is the ability to attend school camps and excursions outside of regular working hours.
Specific work activities include:
1. To work as part of an effective Student Support Team, under the direction of the Assistant Principal and Disability Inclusion & Learning Diversity Leader
2. To work with students in the classroom and in other settings, in accordance with the programs and strategies designed to meet their needs.
3. To facilitate and deliver structured interventions during one-to-one and small group settings.
4. To supplement adjustments made by classroom teachers to meet the student at their point of need to access learning experiences.
5. To assist students with school related activities within the functional domains of the Disability Inclusion Profile with guidance from Student Profiles, IEP¿s and other school documentation such as Behaviour Support Plans.
6. To apply evidence-based strategies to support students access educational activities and experiences (inc camps and excursions) on the same basis as their peers.
7. To support students with General Tasks and Demands such as carrying out daily college routines including timetables and lockers and supporting student Interpersonal Interactions.
8. To assist students facing barriers to Mobility to navigate access in classrooms and the yard, during excursions and camps where necessary.
9. To assist students with Self Care related activities such as personal hygiene, toileting, lifting, clothing and meals where agreement has been reached between the Inclusion Aide, the student, the family, the Assistant Principal and Disability Inclusion & Learning Diversity Leader
10. To communicate any difficulties, concerns and successes experienced by these students using agreed school processes.
11. To assist in, and provide information to, the ongoing maintenance and development of Student Profiles and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
12. To contribute to data collection for NCCD and Disability Inclusion Profiles in line with school processes in a timely and accurate manner.
13. To attend scheduled meetings of the Disability Inclusion & Learning Diversity Team, including daily morning briefing.
14. To undertake relevant professional learning and participate in the Performance Development Plan (PDP) process.
15. To perform other duties as required by the Principal, Business Manager or Disability Inclusion & Learning Diversity Leader
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:
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 11 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
29 January 2026