Year Level Administrative Support

Job type: Full time / From 24/09/2024 - 23/09/2031
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 1439617
Job posted: 24/09/2024
Closes: 07/10/2024
Location ProfileFountain Gate Secondary College is located in the City of Casey in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 40 kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District. The school was registered as a Year 7-12 provider in 2009, and prior to that, was a Year 7-10 campus of Eumemmerring College. We provide high-quality education for the Narre Warren community in a safe, supportive and educationally challenging environment. The College recognises and values the diversity of its community that is drawn from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds. We have well-established relationships with our feeder primary schools through the Casey North Network. The school grounds include an indoor multi-purpose gymnasium, and a range of flexible classrooms ('learning hubs') and specialist facilities. The grounds include passive and active play spaces, basketball and netball courts and an oval. Enrolments are approximately 1240 students. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index was 0.5707 in 2023. The staffing profile of Fountain Gate Secondary College includes a principal, five assistant principals, 97.4 teachers and 40 full time equivalent Education Support (ES) staff. Fountain Gate Secondary College provides a Year 7 to Year 12 learning program through the Victorian Curriculum, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocation Major (VCE-VM) and a range of Victorian Education and Training (VET) offerings. To support the wellbeing and educational needs of our students we have a partnership with Headspace and have an onsite team consisting of: College Wellbeing Leader, Re-engagement Officer, Attendance Officers for each Year Level Hub, Integration Coordinator, Youth Worker, Counsellor, Speech Pathologist, Adolescent Health Nurse, Multicultural Aides, Occupational Therapist, onsite psychologists, School Nurse and the 'Doctors in School' program. A school-wide Positive Education approach underpins all our interactions. An extensive awards system operates throughout the school, recognising students who demonstrate our school values – Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Endeavour. The College successfully competes through several interschool sports, and our Rugby and Soccer Academies support students to achieve excellence both on and off the sporting field. As part of our 2023-2026 School Strategic Plan, our college has three focus areas: Optimise student wellbeing and connectednessImprove student engagement in learningFountain Gate Secondary College is committed to providing a high quality educational program that supports all students to fulfil their potential and achieve their goals in life. We have high expectations for all members of our school community, and ensure this is matched with high levels of support. Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated 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 in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
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.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities Assist with the day-to-day management and operation of the Sub School.
Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly in relation to attendance.
Liaise with parents and teachers to track students' attendance and ensure accurate attendance records.
Assist with communication between students, teacher and families.
Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
Support Sub School staff members with student engagement programs such as camps and student celebrations.
Assist with the planning and management of whole school events.
Participate in Year Level Team meetings.
Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
Participate in the administration and planning of incursions, excursions and school events.
Other duties as directed by the principal.
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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via .
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. Information on the department values is available at:
Written response to selection criteria mandatory.
Conditions of EmploymentThis vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
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 at Department HR website.Full time / From 24/09/2024 - 23/09/2031
Job classification:Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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