Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Role

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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 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, ( ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination 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 ( 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.

Responsibilities

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. 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 ).

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 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at :

DE Values

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 :

Conditions of Employment

Location Profile

Toongabbie Primary School is a small rural township, 20km north of Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley. Our beautiful school was established in 1866 during the Walhalla gold rush days with just twelve students and a temporary building. The school has a friendly and family atmosphere where the students can learn and grow enjoying all the benefits a small rural school offers, including an excellent sports court, an extensive library, and a multi-purpose tech room. New families are always welcome to the township and our school is the heart of the community.

At Toongabbie Primary School, addressing the needs of students and enabling them to achieve their best is what motivates us in the work we do every day. As teachers, we are privileged to educate the future leaders, creators, and citizens of our community and as such it is our belief that we must treat them with the respect, care, and attention that we wish them to exercise in their adult lives.

Our students are considered as individuals where our staff team craft the best approach to teaching and learning. As a result, our students are developing as self-motivated and thoughtful learners who meet challenges with resilience and a positive mindset. Our team approach also ensures that no student gets left behind, each child is closely monitored, and parents are actively encouraged to be involved in their progress.

Our Teaching and Education Support staff work collaboratively to provide and deliver a teaching and learning programme that ensures all students thrive and can achieve success. We all work closely to ensure that evidence of learning is strategically used to continually direct the future learning needs of all students. As a school we continually work to build our capacity to provide the best possible education for our students, through participation in ongoing professional development.

At Toongabbie Primary School we offer specialist programmes to our students including German, Art, Physical Education along with a focus on building leadership skills through various programmes and opportunities.

Current enrolments sit at 64 students and vary slightly each year. Toongabbie Primary School has links with local sporting clubs and the Lions Club and provides many opportunities for parents to be informed and involved in their child's educational experience. The building of these relationships is having a positive impact on the outcomes of our students.

Our senior students usually transition onto the local Secondary Colleges, Grammar, or Catholic schools in Traralgon. Our smaller school provides successful transition into a secondary setting due to focus on personal strength and resilience work with our students in the senior years