Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1449114
Location ProfileGlen Eira College is a dynamic, co-educational school offering a traditional, academic approach with firm discipline in a supportive environment and a rich and varied extra-curricular program.
Vision and Values Our students are empowered with a desire to learn and grow as individuals, and to become connected local and global community members who respect the rights of all.
Learn, Grow, Connect Mission Statement Our community believes passionately in state education and education as a human right.
Our objectives in achieving our vision are;
providing a challenging academic curriculumlearning and connections beyond the classroomcelebrating our learning endeavoursteaching and encouraging critical and reflective thinkingencouraging independent and creative thinkingfostering a sense of belongingdeveloping diverse and positive relationshipspromoting a sustainable futuredeveloping agile, self-confident and resilient learnersValues Statement Growth and striving – we grow and aspire to learn by innovating and collaborating togetherEquity and integrity – we all have access to a broad range of opportunities that are inclusive of our diverse community.Care and respect – we care for each other, we act respectfully and support each other in doing our bestThe college runs a highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning program: SEAL.
This program allows talented students to work a year in advance of their peers in the core subjects of English, Maths, Humanities and Science.
Feedback from parents, students and staff has been consistently positive.
Our strong EAL and International Student Program also reflect our international focus.
The College has recently completed a 10.1 million dollar school refurbishment which included a new netball size gymnasium and sports complex, 5 new science rooms, 2 new food technology rooms, refurbished arts wing and new VCE and wellbeing centres.
We also have a 260 seat Performing Arts Centre.
We have recently been granted additional funding to accommodate a further 250 students taking our capacity to 1200 students.
The college has 63.0 EFT teachers, 3 Principal class, and 21.4 Education Support staff.
The college's leadership team, with the support of our college council and parents, will continue to strive for excellence throughout the school.
We have a strong focus on high quality language learning.
Students can choose from French (3 streams), Japanese (2 streams) and Hebrew.
Student Success
We emphasize student success through provision of a comprehensive curriculum and a broad range of year 10 to 12 subjects.
Challenging extra-curricular programs, together with opportunities for personal development and leadership training, cater for a variety of individual needs and enable students to develop social and intellectual strengths.
University enhancement programs, acceleration and access to extension studies ensure specialist student talents are enriched and nurtured in an environment of encouragement, motivation and celebration.
A tradition of excellent VCE results ensures all our graduates progress to the university and TAFE courses of their choice.
School Improvement Focus
Glen Eira College has been on a strategic improvement journey and has achieved significant growth of student numbers and improved educational outcomes.
We were recently recognised with The Age's 'Schools that Excel' Award for our outstanding results.
Glen Eira College has become the community's school of choice.
We are determined to continue this improvement as our focus becomes delivery of challenging holistic educational programs that meet the needs of our students.
Glen Eira College is committed to ongoing school improvement and welcomes highly capable professionals keen to be part of our growth as the school of choice in Caulfield.
RoleAn 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.
A role at this range may include:
Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes.Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles.ResponsibilitiesProvides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.Supports communication between teachers and parents.Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.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.Provides medical intervention support to students, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.Who 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 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 StandardsVictorian 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.
The College requests that each applicant include the following:
A specific response to the selection criteria.A copy of transcript of qualifications.WWCC registration number.A summary of experience.Three referees who are able to make relevant comments regarding the application in relation to the key selection criteria.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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