Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Social - community and demographics

Established in 1891, Sunshine Primary School (SPS) is located in the City of Brimbank, west of Melbourne. Our community is diverse in its socio-economic and cultural backgrounds with approximately 42% of our students having a language background other than English. Sunshine PS has 24 equivalent full-time staff: 2 Principal class, 16 teachers and 8 Education Support staff. The school is driven by strong values and the belief that every student can achieve success. The school culture is focused on ensuring effective and enriched learning for all students through individualised instruction. There is a focus on continuous improvement which is based on research to ensure effective teaching and learning and to improve student learning outcomes. Sunshine Primary School fosters an environment where children share responsibility for their own learning and where all community members work together to ensure all students maximise every educational opportunity possible. Sunshine Primary School enjoys a productive partnership with the local Deer Park/Sunshine school network, working together to build a resilient and productive learning community for all. Together we work as a community of practice to share curriculum ideas and strategies to improve the outcomes for the students in the Deer Park/Sunshine area. The network is continuing to support our focus on improving student learning outcomes in student learning, health and wellbeing.

Educational

The school is driven by strong values and the belief that every student can achieve success. The school culture is focused on ensuring effective and enriched learning for all students, through a focus on continuous improvement of teaching pedagogy to improve student learning outcomes and fosters an environment where children share responsibility for their own learning and where all community members work together to ensure all students maximise every educational opportunity possible.

The core of the school is centred around the School Wide Positive Behaviours Framework where all members of the community underwent a process of identifying what is important to us all as a learning community. Our three core values of being a Learner, Respectful and Safe underpin all that we do.

Active student participation in setting personal learning goals and evaluating progress of performance has been a focus with a strong emphasis on evidence based data. Teachers also value the power of student voice in all aspects of school life. 

Currently there are 10 classrooms running from Foundation to Year Six and the school offers Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, STEM and Auslan as specialist programs. The school offers provision for students who need extra support in both learning and wellbeing. Small class sizes are a feature across the school, with numbers currently at an average of 21. The school prides itself on the close working relationship between teachers and parents with a strong emphasis on teamwork and support to provide an outstanding education for every child at Sunshine Primary School.  

Facilities

Our aim for Sunshine Primary School is to develop 21st Century learning whilst maintaining the charm of our 19th Century Heritage building. The school has recently undergone an extensive building upgrade and extension. The 11.3 million dollar building modernisation project was completed in 2024. Our double storey, red brick building is set in extensive, well established grounds and contains spacious classrooms, STEM, Art, Music rooms, administration area, staff area, first aid room and new Library. All classrooms are equipped with heating and cooling. The school has a vibrant and functional Foundation Wing, Multipurpose hall and canteen.

The secure and attractive school grounds feature extensive adventure playground equipment, a refurbished oval, gardens and asphalted areas, where students can participate in a variety of active games and sports, as well as more passive activities. 

Community

Our parents and care givers are a vital part of the lifeblood at Sunshine Primary School and take an active interest in all aspects of their children¿s lives. There is a major focus on building the home school-partnership to improve student learning outcomes. Parents are able to participate through a variety of formal and informal activities that support the engagement and learning of students through School Council, volunteering in the classroom, participating in learning celebrations, whole school events, parent focus groups and working parties.

Our Vision

At Sunshine Primary School all students are provided with opportunities to reach their personal best in a challenging and supportive learning environment.

Our aim is to develop resilient and productive members of the community by valuing and catering for individual, social, cultural and academic differences.

Our Mission

(Actions to take to make sure we achieve our vision)

At Sunshine Primary School our Teachers will:

¿            plan for and implement a curriculum based on high expectations which are realistic, individualised and achievable. 

¿            work with students to establish challenging and achievable personal goals.

¿            value and embrace the individual, social, cultural and academic differences within the school community.

At Sunshine Primary School our Students will:

¿            be open to ¿take on¿ every learning opportunity and challenge themselves everyday.

¿            focus and work towards achieving their own personal goals.

¿            respect and support the differences of others in our school community

At Sunshine Primary School our Parents will:

¿            work collaboratively with the school to support and engage in their child¿s academic and social development.

¿            have an understanding of and support their child¿s individual learning goals.

¿            be collectively responsible for the learning and development of Sunshine Primary School students by being proactive members of the school community

Our Values

We shine when we are Respectful, Learning and Safe

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

[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).

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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 may include:

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
• Supports communication between teachers and parents
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

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

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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

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 departments exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The departments employees commit to upholding the departments Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The departments Values complement each schools 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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• 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 Departments 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.

Information :

• Company : Department of Education Victoria
• Position : Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
• Location : Melbourne VIC
• Country : AU