Sale, situated in East Gippsland, is a vibrant regional centre nestled between the Ninety-Mile Beach and the Great Dividing Range.
With a population of around 15,000, it's a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts who love the mountains, rivers, or the coast, and the diverse lifestyles they offer.
Sale College aims to be known as a compassionate community that includes staff, students, parents, and guardians.
Their mission is to provide outstanding programs and services designed to nurture confident students capable of realizing their potential and becoming valued members of the community.
VisionSale College envisions being an educational leader that is highly effective, striving to deliver exceptional outcomes in Student Achievement, Personal Attributes, and Qualities as Learners.
AimThe goal is for every student to learn, achieve, and succeed, making a positive difference.
ValuesSale College is committed to instilling three core values (Respect, Achievement, and Belonging) in students, enabling them to become valued members of the community.
The college has two campuses: the Macalister Campus, centrally located in Sale's business district, hosts all Year 10 and VCE students, while the Guthridge Campus, situated three kilometres east of the town centre on a seven-hectare site, caters to students from Years 7-9.
Sale College offers a high-quality curriculum covering eight areas: English, Maths, Science, Technology, Humanities, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), Art, and Physical Education & Health.
These are in accordance with the Victorian Curriculum, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), and VCE Vocational Major (VM).
For students at Year 7 to 9 levels, the college has highly successful Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Programs, Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programs, and a structured Year 7 and 8 program allowing more time with fewer teachers.
In Year 9, students participate in a Personal Learning program.
At the senior level, students access a broad, comprehensive curriculum, providing pathways to employment, further education, and tertiary entrance through the VCE and Applied Learning program.
The college also operates a Vocational Education & Training (VET) program in conjunction with Federation Training and other smaller Registered Training Organisations, establishing community partnerships within the Wellington Shire.
Students at Sale College benefit from a 1:1 netbook program and have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including a highly regarded Instrumental Music program.
Sale College has a guaranteed and viable curriculum developed around the Learning Architecture, incorporating instructional strategies like the Gradual Release of Responsibility, underpinned by PLC structures and protocols to improve student outcomes through collaboration and data utilization.
The college adopts a team-based approach to student learning and wellbeing from years 7 to 12.
Learning Team Leaders collaborate with groups of staff within these teams to build strong relationships with students and gain a deep understanding of student needs.
To ensure a safe, supportive, and secure environment, Sale College employs an effective network of programs and organizational structures.
Student management plans focus on positive reinforcement, clearly defined expectations, and consequences that encourage students to take responsibility for their actions.
This is achieved through a restorative practice approach and School Wide Positive Support.
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).
ResponsibilitiesProvides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routinesSupports communication between teachers and parentsCommunicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilitiesProvides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and liftingCommunicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and informationAddresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedureProvides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom settingSupports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aidesProvides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidanceProvides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and brailleWho May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
Conditions of EmploymentThis 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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