Location : North East Region | Whittlesea
Job type : Part time / From 10 / 02 / 2025 - 19 / 12 / 2025
Organisation : Schools (Government)
Occupation : Health and Allied Health
Reference : 1461690
Whittlesea Secondary College is located in the semi-rural suburb of Whittlesea in Melbourne's north. With an enrolment of 750 students and set on 30 acres, the campus enjoys an open country style atmosphere and prides itself on being a well-established center within the local community.
With spacious surroundings and excellent modern facilities WSC delivers exciting, diverse and innovative curriculum to meet our student¿s needs. Our purpose is to empower students so that they can 'take control¿ of their learning and their lives. We work together to help young people find their voice and discover their passions. We foster the growth and development of the whole person so each student can thrive and contribute positively in the rapidly changing modern world.
The College has 83 staff members including three Principal Class. The Principal and 3 Assistant Principals lead a team of 5 Leading Teachers, 4 Learning Specialist and 54 teaching staff, with 17 EFT Education Support Officers
Whittlesea Secondary College has always taken pride in delivering exciting, diverse and innovative curriculum and has established a strong identity and tradition in fulfilling lifelong learning. Our curriculum offers a broad partnership of learning programs. Senior students have opportunities to pursue diverse pathways in VCE / VET / VM and School Based Apprenticeships, leading to further education in University / TAFE and vocational pathways. An operational Trade Training Centre offers VET courses in Automotive, Engineering and Building and Construction.
The College is always striving to improve student learning in literacy and numeracy at all levels and utilises the monitoring of student assessment to address individual needs. We have a strong focus on supporting student motivation and engagement, encouraging curiosity and creativity to enhance student results. Improved outcomes across the school are driven by innovative curriculum and inquiry-based student learning supported by extensive computing technologies. The development and use of the COMPASS School Management System is being used to link students, teachers and parents and act as a communication tool for all. Students in Years 7-12 are informed and maximize career opportunities through the career program in line with the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework.
School community involvement is nurtured at WSC with many groups of parents and community members being actively involved in curriculum and extracurricular programs. These programs include Performing Arts / Music performances, sporting events including state level, scholarship programs, College sponsorship, Community Health activities, and development of the Whittlesea Community Gardens.
At Whittlesea Secondary College we value student centered learning and facilitate and foster strong student leadership across the whole school. Students are empowered to use their knowledge to build individual pathways for their futures and embrace a collective understanding of the global world we live in.
Attendance requirement for this position]
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)
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