Ed Support Level 1-Range 1

Our school is located about 10kms from the Central Business District.  The school was established in 1961 in an area along the Moonee Ponds Creek. 

Strathmore North Primary School offers outstanding teaching and learning programs in a secure and stimulating environment. The staff, along with supportive families work hard to continually improve our school. Strathmore North encourages all students to be responsible and independent, while striving to achieve their personal best and participate confidently in their own learning whilst also working cooperatively with others. The school aims to provide a range of learning experiences to support these values.  

Our school has a dedicated and supportive School Council and we share a strong relationship with our broader school community.  The school is committed to a strong educational focus in partnership with the students and families.  This is achieved through clear and consistent communication, including three way conferences, newsletters and compass.

Strathmore North implements the Victorian Curriculum Prep to Year 6.  An exciting curriculum is enhanced by our Bring Your Own Device program for iPads in Years 3-5.  In 2018 there are 18 classes, organised into 4 professional learning communities.

The school places a strong emphasis on both English and Maths which contributes significantly towards improved student learning outcomes. Individual Learning Plans are implemented for improving students who are performing below or above expected learning standards. Specialist programs offered include Physical Education, Japanese, Performing Arts and Art.   The school also has a well-established Student Welfare Program that caters for all students including those with additional needs and abilities.

Our school has a strong focus on learning.  We are committed to the development of our teachers with professional development programs offered in curriculum and leadership. We offer an induction program and support for new staff members. You will be part of a vital, stimulating and challenging learning environment. The skills you bring to this environment will be valued and used.

Our Strategic Plan includes a focus on the following:

To continue to develop our Professional Learning Communities (Dufour’s work)

 Introducing a new Instructional Model (Classroom Instruction That Works)

To develop and implement a new English and Maths guaranteed curriculum

To provide more academic challenge and rigour

To empower our students with a more student centred curriculum.

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.

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.

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.