Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Reference: 1446675
Occupation: Education and Training
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Work location: Geelong
Location Profile Armstrong Creek School opened in January 2018 for students in Years Prep to 6. In 2019, the Secondary Special School component opened its doors and is now educating students from Years 7 to 12.
Our school combines both Primary, Prep to Year 6 and Special Education provision from Prep to Year 12 under a single governance model. Our school's inclusive model and flexible approach curriculum provision allows each learner to access the educational support and experiences they require based on identified need, individual student ability and assessed benefit.
Armstrong Creek School has been designed with state-of-the-art learning and community facilities, including a range of adaptable and multi-purpose learning spaces, conference, therapy, and interview rooms.
The school also has a Community Hub managed by the YMCA out of school hours to provide before/after school care, holiday programs, and other community programs that can be accessed by local families and residents.
Purpose Statement At Armstrong Creek School, we embrace challenge and celebrate diversity while pursuing an individual journey to personal excellence. Innovative learning and teaching is placed at the centre of all we do.
We design opportunities for students to achieve their personal best in a positive environment where they are inspired to learn, grow, and thrive while demonstrating our school values of: Care, Collaboration, and Commitment.
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.
SC7: Demonstrated capacity to work within a dynamic team, engaging with multiple stakeholders to deliver strong outcomes for students.
Role Range 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.
Responsibilities This position is a whole school wellbeing role that will work with students, families, and support services to meet the wellbeing and engagement needs of the students at Armstrong Creek School. The successful applicant will work as part of a team to build best practice in wellbeing response, planning, and intervention. They will work with external providers and support the allocation of resources to students and families. They will partner with teachers to build the connection between wellbeing and the classroom, remaining committed to the growth of the young person in all areas.
Who 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.
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.
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