Learning Support

Drysdale Primary School is situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, 25 minutes drive from Geelong, and is a well-regarded primary school with a current enrolment of 365 students. The school was established in 1875 and will soon be commemorating its 150 years. Its vision is to be a fully inclusive school providing the highest quality of education for each one of its students in their academic learning, their personal development and the development of their individual skills. Currently the school has 2 Prep classes, 4 Year 1/2 classes, 4 Year 3/4 classes and 5 Year 5/6 classes with a staffing profile of Principal, Assistant Principal, 21 Class Teachers (including part time staff and tutors), 3 Administrative staff and 15 Education Support staff.
To support the continued success and progress of learning across the school, teachers are involved in four School Improvement Teams for English, Mathematics, Wellbeing and Inquiry Learning & Sustainability. These teams lead the work of the AIP and Strategic Plan goals, to ensure the quality education of all students in an engaging curriculum program. There is a strong focus on the teaching and learning of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, with many opportunities for staff professional development in these areas, ensuring best practice in all classes.
Drysdale Primary School has a strong inclusion and wellbeing approach for all students, to support their academic, social, and emotional learning each day, with ES staff assisting the learning in classes and all aspects of the school. The school has a qualified, full-time social worker who supports the engagement and wellbeing of students across the school, providing proactive intervention to students through growth mindset, social skill and other support programs. Education Support staff are trained to lead an Oral Language Program to support the literacy and phonological awareness development of students across the school, as well as having two tutors as part of the Tutor Learning Initiative.
The school offers considerable support through our quality teaching programs at all ability levels. A high proportion of students achieve standards more than the state expectation, with many of our Year 5/6 students participating in the High Abilities Program each term.
Drysdale Primary School currently offers four specialist programs - Physical Education, Indonesian, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. They provide students with a breadth and balance for learning while complementing the strong focus on English and Mathematics.
The school is an SWPBS school including the teaching of our 5 School Values - Resilience, Acceptance, Integrity, Success and Enjoyment - and the Respectful Relationships curriculum. These values underpin everything we do and all the decisions we make. The school has a well-founded reputation for the quality of its personal learning and student leadership programs. It provides many opportunities for students to have a voice and be involved in extra-curricular activities each year. The school has strong connections to the community through the Drysdale Community Market and its Parents and Friends Group.
Job Description Location: Geelong
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1448461
Location Profile Drysdale Primary School is situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, 25 minutes drive from Geelong, and is a well-regarded primary school with a current enrolment of 365 students. The school was established in 1875 and will soon be commemorating its 150 years. Its vision is to be a fully inclusive school providing the highest quality of education for each one of its students in their academic learning, their personal development and the development of their individual skills. Currently the school has 2 Prep classes, 4 Year 1/2 classes, 4 Year 3/4 classes and 5 Year 5/6 classes with a staffing profile of Principal, Assistant Principal, 21 Class Teachers (including part time staff and tutors), 3 Administrative staff and 15 Education Support staff.
To support the continued success and progress of learning across the school, teachers are involved in four School Improvement Teams for English, Mathematics, Wellbeing and Inquiry Learning & Sustainability. These teams lead the work of the AIP and Strategic Plan goals, to ensure the quality education of all students in an engaging curriculum program. There is a strong focus on the teaching and learning of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, with many opportunities for staff professional development in these areas, ensuring best practice in all classes.
Drysdale Primary School has a strong inclusion and wellbeing approach for all students, to support their academic, social, and emotional learning each day, with ES staff assisting the learning in classes and all aspects of the school. The school has a qualified, full-time social worker who supports the engagement and wellbeing of students across the school, providing proactive intervention to students through growth mindset, social skill and other support programs. Education Support staff are trained to lead an Oral Language Program to support the literacy and phonological awareness development of students across the school, as well as having two tutors as part of the Tutor Learning Initiative.
The school offers considerable support through our quality teaching programs at all ability levels. A high proportion of students achieve standards more than the state expectation, with many of our Year 5/6 students participating in the High Abilities Program each term.
Drysdale Primary School currently offers four specialist programs - Physical Education, Indonesian, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. They provide students with a breadth and balance for learning while complementing the strong focus on English and Mathematics.
The school is an SWPBS school including the teaching of our 5 School Values - Resilience, Acceptance, Integrity, Success and Enjoyment - and the Respectful Relationships curriculum. These values underpin everything we do and all the decisions we make. The school has a well-founded reputation for the quality of its personal learning and student leadership programs. It provides many opportunities for students to have a voice and be involved in extra-curricular activities each year. The school has strong connections to the community through the Drysdale Community Market and its Parents and Friends Group.
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 30 hours over 5 days. 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 Provides 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 aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programsProvides 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 Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment 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.
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. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******
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:
pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website 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.

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