Location: North West Region | Toolern Vale
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1453804
Job posted: 22/11/2024
Closes: 05/12/2024
Location ProfileToolern Vale & District Primary School is situated in a beautiful natural environment, surrounded by a creek, forest, and gentle hills that contain an abundance of native flora and fauna. While the school is classed as metropolitan, it is generally described as a 'country' school. The township of Toolern Vale is situated 40 kms north-west of Melbourne and located within the City of Melton.
We are a small school with a current enrolment of 175 students. Given the small school population, there is a strong sense of camaraderie and belonging amongst students, families, and staff. A significant proportion of enrolments are requested by families out of our school zone.
Our school has eight composite classes and currently offers specialist programs in Health and PE, the Arts, and Digital Technology. The staff structure includes 8 classroom and 1.6 specialist teachers, tutoring staff, a principal, assistant principal, 8 education support staff, 0.6 psychologist, and .4 welfare teacher. Our admin team is made up of our business manager and part-time administration officer.
Selection CriteriaSC1: 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.
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. 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 coordination 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.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.ResponsibilitiesInclusion Support Assistant:
Supports the organisation of Disability Inclusion Profile meetings and documentation.Works with the school's wellbeing team as directed.Liaises with the school's Inclusion Learning Specialist and wellbeing team as required.Contributes to the organisation and timetabling of SSGs and takes minutes during student support groups (SSGs) for students.Supports school staff and the SSG to prepare and gather supporting information for Disability Inclusion Profile meetings.Processes and files confidential documentation to support Disability Inclusion profiles.Works with students individually and in small groups.Interacts positively and professionally with staff, students, and families.Communicates 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.Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, 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.
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.
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.
Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Job classification:Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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