Job posted: 13/12/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1458863
Closes: 23/01/2025
Location ProfileAitken Hill Primary School neighbours rapidly growing residential areas in the suburb of Craigieburn.
The school is located at the intersection of Elevation Boulevard and Rhyolite Drive.
The school will work in partnership with the community to provide authentic learning opportunities and best academic outcomes for all students.
Aitken Hill Primary School opened in 2019, with a current enrolment of 840 in 2024.
The school presents as an innovative, unique and contemporary school.
The curriculum, approach to pedagogy and culture that the new school develops will work in harmony with the design of the school buildings.
At Aitken Hill Primary School, architectural form and educational ethos align to emphasize creativity, collaboration, innovation, wellbeing and community engagement.
The Learning Communities have been carefully designed to allow for a flexible learning space incorporating a variety of different educational modes.
There are 2 Learning Community buildings which can each house up to 200 students.
This P-6 Learning Community incorporates a rich array of educational activities including messy wet areas, quiet reflective areas, withdrawal spaces, some library spaces and small classroom spaces.
Focus on Teaching and LearningThe quality of classroom teaching at Aitken Hill PS will be a significant indicator of the school's effectiveness.
Effective teachers know how students learn and build on the knowledge their students bring with them.
Purposeful teaching will ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in a classroom environment that has clear learning objectives, challenging learning goals and ongoing monitoring and feedback.
Curriculum links include:
Science: wet and messy activities (freezing, melting) basic physics (dropping objects)Art: painting, drawing, sculpting etc.All learning areas: model-making, experiment and investigation.High Expectations for All LearnersAitken Hill PS has high expectations for all members of the school community.
Teachers and students will be challenged to take advantage of all opportunities to learn and to persist when confronted with situations that require new learning.
An explicit focus on effort rather than ability underpins learning interactions and the modelling of desired behaviours as there is a shared belief that all students can learn to high levels.
High expectations are also evident in the quality of the relationships between all members of the school community and their engagement and contribution to the wider community.
AccountabilityThe school is establishing a rigorous and intelligent system of accountability through which school, teacher and student performance can be monitored and evaluated.
The school will use performance data to identify, support and monitor all students and plan professional learning activities for staff.
Learning CommunitiesAitken Hill is aspiring to become a learning community that shares a common vision and goals, where all members work collaboratively to enhance the teaching and learning environment.
Stimulating and Secure Learning EnvironmentAitken Hill PS understands that the nature and quality of the environment in which students and teachers work has a significant impact on their learning.
Effective schools are stimulating places for those learning, working and visiting.
Staff ResponsibilitiesCreating a professional learning communityDeveloping a shared practice where all are engaged to continually improveDeveloping a pedagogy and curriculum reflective of 21st century learningDeveloping safe and supportive learning communitiesCommunity engagement and involvement in the life of the schoolSelection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment.
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.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
RoleAn education support class position at this range will perform tasks in accordance with guidelines and school policy under supervision and direction.
This may include coordination of other education support class staff.
An education support class position supports the educational services provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).
ResponsibilitiesProvides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routinesSupports communication between teachers and parentsProvides basic physical care and wellbeing support for studentsAddresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific studentsProvides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 studentsSupports teachers in the coordination of educational programsProvides medical intervention support to students, under specific conditionsProvides specialised communication support for students and teachersWho May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Conditions of EmploymentThis vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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