Job type: Full time / From 16/09/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1439870
Selection CriteriaSC1: Tell us about your counselling experience, evidence-based practices and strategies when working with/counselling young people presenting with a range of issues.
SC2: Demonstrated knowledge of and uses of successful student risk management, psychological, crises intervention techniques, strategies and experience in providing professional development and training for staff, families and carers.
SC3: Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with a range of people, including teachers, Mental Health Practitioners, education support staff, students, parents and external services and case management when required.
SC4: Demonstrated capacity to provide information, advice and support to teachers and families responsible for the management of students experiencing behavioural and mental health issues that are impacting on their learning outcomes.
SC5: Demonstrate how your skills and experience equip you to support the diverse and complex needs of our students and families, and how you can contribute positively to Manorvale Primary School and the community.
RoleRange 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
ResponsibilitiesManage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents, and other school clients.Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.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.
Application InstructionsPlease ensure that your application includes:
A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home).A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section.Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Location ProfileManorvale Primary School was established in 1983 and is located on the Werribee River and situated on the site named after The Manor house owned by the Chirnside family. The Werribee River provided a boundary between the territories of the Woiwurrung first nations people to the north east and the Wathaurong to the south west. The school is organised in a multi-age structure: Prep, Year 1/2, Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. The school is predominantly English speaking but also contains students from a range of cultural backgrounds including refugee and asylum seeking families. 30% of students come from non-English speaking backgrounds and includes refugee students and 4% of our students are indigenous Australians. The school has observed increasing mobility of students and families with transfers in and out of the school increasing. The school employed 22 full time equivalent teaching staff and 4.9 support staff. The school recognises that further work is required in Literacy, Numeracy and in developing the students' engagement to their learning and to the school. The school continues to use and examine data to inform and guide teacher practice. School-based coaches and consultants provide professional learning to all staff and develop appropriate programs and strategies to improve student outcomes.
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