Job type: Part time / From 09/12/2024Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1453746Job posted: 21/11/2024Closes: 04/12/2024Location ProfileBerwick College began in 1977 as Berwick High School with an enrolment of 113 students, growing to an expected enrolment of 1750 in 2024. We are a proud, high-achieving and caring school. Our learning community is vibrant and connected where thousands of students, including second generations of families, have experienced their secondary education.Berwick College prepares young people for a future in an increasingly changing world. Our students will face social, technological and economic change with the capability to adapt and respond with confidence and generosity. They will each be able to aspire to their own potential within a culture of collaboration, accountability and generosity toward others.We believe that students thrive in a challenging academic program that also emphasises positive relationships and wellbeing. In 2023, the Berwick College Dux achieved an ATAR of 99.05 and we had students featuring in a range of Victorian Excellence Awards including Top Designs, Top Class Dance and the State Schools Spectacular.Berwick College students are immersed in a diverse and rigorous curriculum that promotes a holistic education across the six-year journey through the school. We support students to be resilient, empathetic learners who challenge themselves to reach their highest potential and become valued, contributing members of society.Our staff are deeply committed to the process of evaluating their instructional practice in order to continuously improve teaching and learning. Teachers work in a culture of high expectations and professional learning. Every learner is respected, valued and supported to progress through the curriculum at their own point of understanding.Students at Berwick College are able to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and enrichment programs. Students in the high-performance programs such as the High Achievers Program, Basketball Academy and Dance Academy excel in their field, with many students achieving at a state and national level.Students may also access a huge range of opportunities for team sports competition, offered through the School Sports Victoria program. The hugely popular music and arts programs cater for all abilities, and offer opportunities for participation in many displays, concerts and presentations throughout the school year. The School Production is a highlight of the school calendar. At Berwick College, we empower students to explore the opportunities around them, to discover passions, and to work cooperatively and meaningfully with others as part of their daily lives.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 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.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. These roles require specific qualifications and/or training.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 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 supervisionProvides 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.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position. 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.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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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