Out Of School Care Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 18/12/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1451339
Location ProfileOUR VISION: Inspiring a passion for learning and personal excellence while preparing students to become globally responsible citizens. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorised to teach the Primary Years Programme (PYP), we aim to develop internationally-minded students equipped for a globally connected future. Our students collaboratively create class Essential Agreements that promote a positive and vibrant learning culture. Reflective personal development is a key aspect of our curriculum, especially through our inquiry-based approach that fosters conceptual understanding and encourages students to take meaningful action.
Curriculum and Learning Through an inquiry-driven, concept-based curriculum, students learn critical thinking, social, communication, self-management, and research skills. Our students develop skills in self-management of their learning, developing social and emotional skills essential for becoming well-rounded individuals. The IB PYP Learner Profile Attributes are woven within everything we do, to ensure they are developed in each child during their years in the programme.
We offer a range of activities in sports, visual arts, performing arts, ICT, French, choir, instrumental music/singing, Children's University, school productions and lunch clubs. Our Student Representative Council further cultivates leadership and citizenship qualities, encouraging lifelong connection to community and an ability and desire to make a difference.
Community and Facilities Mornington Primary has been an integral part of the community for nearly 150 years. Located near Mornington's central business district, our students engage with their local environment through inquiry units and walking excursions to key landmarks, natural environments, businesses and community organisations.
The locals refer to the school as Vale Street and many generations from the same families have attended the school over the years, both as students and staff. The administration building is the original 1878 building and the facade is well known in the area. In 2018, we opened a modern facility with flexible learning spaces, break-out areas, and indoor/outdoor spaces for cooking, art, and collaborative learning. Our school serves around 450 students in 20 classes across Prep, Junior (1-2), Middle (3-4), and Senior (5-6) teams, with specialist programs in STEAM, Performing Arts, PE, and French.
With a focus on continuous improvement, we are committed to providing a comprehensive and dynamic education for every student.
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.
RoleHours Required: Monday to Friday - (Before School Hours 7.30am - 9.00am) Monday, Wednesday & Friday (After School Hours: 3pm - 5pm) 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 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.
ResponsibilitiesLiaise with and provide information to parents, staff and students about school administration procedures and policy.Provide a document preparation service for the school community.Coordinate the distribution of school newsletters, circulars and other documentation to be provided to the school community.Provide administrative support for specific school programs.Liaise with service providers, welfare agencies and relevant organisations to facilitate student referral.Develop and adapt work methods and organise systems of classification, maintenance and ordering in a school resource centre.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. 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.
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
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.
Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 18/12/2026

#J-18808-Ljbffr