Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1437015
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated ability to work in a classroom setting with students from Language Backgrounds other than English.
SC2 Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of individuals including staff, parents and the wider community.
SC3 A commitment to professional learning and growth.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to communicate in English and the required language, Arabic including the ability to accurately translate a range of school communications.
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. 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.
ResponsibilitiesProvides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.Supports communication between teachers and parents.Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities.Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.Communicating 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, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, 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 programs.Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.Who May Apply- Applicants must be prepared to drive extensively as part of their working day.
- Applicants will need to have strong interpersonal skills and a preparedness to work with a diverse community in a range of settings.
- Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.Location ProfileOVERVIEW
Programs
The Geelong English Language School (GELS) (interim name):
- provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) tuition to eligible Foundation to Year 10 students who are Newly Arrived in Australia.
- Supports teachers and schools in the Greater Geelong area to build EAL teaching skills and develop appropriate EAL programs and policies for students within their first five years of school in Australia.
Location and delivery
GELS (interim name) main administrative campus is collocated with Wangala Primary School in Belmont, Geelong.
In 2025, GELS (interim name): will deliver an intensive English language program for New Arrivals students at three campuses; Northern Bay College Wexford (F - yr 6), North Geelong Secondary College (yrs 7 - 10) and Wangala PS (F - yr 6).
Students in GELS (interim name): programs come from a wide range of language, cultural and educational backgrounds. Students are taught in classes of about 13 to ensure that their English language, social learning and wellbeing needs are intensively supported. A school-wide student wellbeing strategy ensures that students and their families are welcomed and supported as newly arrived members of their new community.
GELS also provides support to build EAL capacity within mainstream schools through the EAL support Cluster program. This program is delivered in schools across the Greater Geelong area. Teachers and Multicultural Education Aides (MEAs) working in this program will be required to travel extensively and may be required to work flexible hours including before and after normal face-to-face teaching hours.
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