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School Profile

Lilydale West Primary School is situated in the outer-eastern suburb of Lilydale and has a current enrolment of 310 students. Specialist areas are; Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education and Indonesian Language.  Students have access to comprehensive ICT facilities. Our specialist programs are highly regarded and produce some outstanding results. The school is committed to the development of strong Professional Learning Teams and the building of teacher capacity within a supportive environment.

At Lilydale West Primary School it is our philosophy that when provided with supportive, inclusive and challenging environments, all children can develop their academic, social, emotional and personal ability.  We believe it is crucial to offer all children the opportunity to develop a love for learning through nurturing curiosity, creativity and courage through taking part in rich and diverse educational experiences.

"WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE"

The Lilydale West Primary School community aims to provide a safe, supportive and productive learning environment for all students by:

• developing each child’s learning through explicit and personalised teaching
• providing a broad range of quality teaching and learning experiences
• engaging students in their learning and their community
• developing social competencies
• promoting sustainable practices

  Our core school values are: Respect, Team Player and Good Friend.

The school learning program involves planning and teaching in professional learning teams to meet the needs of individual students. Key improvement areas in our school’s Strategic Plan (2013-2016) are to:

• Build the school community’s capacity to support high quality, explicit teaching and learning practices (with a particular focus on Numeracy) through the adoption of:
  • Consistent practices;
  • Agreed expectations about student achievement; and
  • Increased and collective accountability.

• Strengthen school wide assessment practices.

• Enhance parent engagement in student learning
• Strengthen teacher capacity to implement a more differentiated curriculum that supports and challenges students.
• Increase student participation in decision-making about their learning through enhanced student voice.
• Strengthen processes and programs that support the transition of all students into, through and from the school.

Teachers at Lilydale West PS place a significant emphasis on the development of positive relationships with all students, strong, collegiate professional learning teams (PLTs) and the provision of a range of learning opportunities for students, both in and beyond the classroom. The school community is proud of the friendliness and inclusiveness of its students. Numerous extra-curricular activities are offered including: a wide range of sporting events, student leadership, instrumental music lessons, choir, an environmental sustainability program and a well-structured camping program.

SC1    Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.

SC3    Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.

SC4    Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC5    A commitment to professional learning and growth.

[Attendance requirement for this position]

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices.  Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction.  Assistance is readily available when problems arise.  An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others.  More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

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.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1.  Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

-    Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
-    Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
-    Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
-    Participate in team meetings.
-    Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
-    Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
-    Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
-    Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
-    Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
-    Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
-    Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
-    Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
-    Assist in the translation of documents.
-    Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.
-    Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
-    Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of 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

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.