Student Support and Inclusion Coordinator

Newbury Primary School is a government school located in the rapidly growing residential area of Craigieburn. The school is located at the intersection of Newbury and Grand Boulevard and caters for students in Years Prep to 6.

Newbury Primary School is a holistic learning community that provides exceptional teaching and learning experiences. The teaching areas are divided with quieter small group spaces that complement the connectedness of the classrooms. Flexibility is offered through a variety of diverse spaces, including break out spaces, reading nooks and areas for small group, whole group and individual instruction to better cater to the individual needs of students.

The teaching and learning programs are intellectually challenging, engaging, foster creativity, reflect 21st century approaches and have a strong focus on English and Mathematics. The school values academic rigour and has high expectations of all members of the school community, both in academic pursuits and social behaviour.

Student wellbeing is at the centre of all that we do. A range of wellbeing supports including social skill development, School Wide Positive Behaviours and Respectful Relationships are incorporated into everyday practice to reflect the school’s holistic approach to learning.

All teaching and support staff work collaboratively and are committed to having a shared responsibility for the emotional, social and academic development of every student. Strong, quality relationships provide a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where opinions are valued and feedback is provided on a regular basis.

Our Vision

To provide a dynamic learning community where all students are empowered to learn and achieve personal success.

Our Mission

At Newbury Primary School we are committed to creating a safe, secure, educationally stimulating, calm and nurturing learning environment underpinned by high expectations and the recognition of effort. We focus on the emotional, social and academic development of every student as an avenue of developing confident, creative, compassionate and informed citizens who are actively engaged in their community.  The strong sense of community is evident in the continuous, honest and open dialogue between all stakeholders. Newbury Primary School have a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse.

The core beliefs we advocate are:

•Student wellbeing and engagement is at the centre of all that we do

•A positive attitude to academic and social learning is essential

•Personal effort is to be recognised and valued

Our Values

The values that define our school community are:

Respect: Demonstrating care and consideration for ourselves and the feelings, opinions, belongings and expectations of others.

Integrity: Demonstrating honesty and trust through personal accountability and responsibility for our actions.

Effort: Demonstrating a positive attitude and the desire and determination to learn new skills, strive for improvement and be persistent.

Community: Demonstrating and promoting a sense of belonging, unity and connection that is strengthened by a clear understanding of the expectations of all members.

Joining Newbury Primary School

Joining our school in its third year of operation provides an exciting opportunity for prospective employees with exemplary interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to working as part of our learning community to establish and embed the school’s values, culture and philosophy.

The successful candidate will need to be open to learning and be challenged to accelerate their professional growth. They will also need to be flexible and able to handle the rigours of the work involved in continuing to establish our school in a rapidly growing area. 

It will be an expectation that the successful candidate possess a strong work ethic and support the work of the Principal Class in continuing to establish a positive, nurturing and stimulating learning environment in our developing school.

The Student Support and Inclusion Coordinator will work three days a week to coordinate the Program for Students with Disabilities program. The successful applicant will need to have a steadfast commitment to thorough documentation and record keeping, an understanding of inclusive education principles and the ability to manage complex cases through a case management approach. They will work with staff to assist in the development of a range of supports for students which includes involvement in the planning and delivery of professional learning opportunities for teachers, Education Support staff and parents/carers.

he role of Student Support and Inclusion Coordinator may include but is not limited to:

• Coordinate the completion of Programs for Students with Disabilities (PSD) applications including new applications, 6/7 reviews, out of rounds and Prep applications
• Ensure an appropriate range of support is maintained through coordinating support services eg. coordinate Student Support Service Officers (SSSO) and external services
• Coordinate, document and hold Student Support Group meetings or other meetings as required
• Liaise with and provide information to parents/carers, staff and students about referrals and support services
• Liaise and consult with service providers, welfare agencies and relevant organisations to facilitate student referrals
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity regarding student referrals and concerns
• Provide support to students funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities
• Assist staff in catering to the needs of students funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities
• Liaise with and advise teachers, Education Support staff and parents/carers regarding the support and intervention needs of students
• Seek out and make links with a broad range of community services
• Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents/carers and other school clients
• Maintain effective communication on student management databases such as Sentral, SOCS and PSDMS

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

- All 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• All 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.