Ed Support Level 1-Range 3: STEM/Woodwork/Technology

Job Description

Schools (Government) Applications close Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 3 Occupation: Education and Training Location: Ballarat Reference: 1465175Location Profile Yuille Park Community College is a multi-campus college providing an innovative curriculum based around an inquiry approach to learning. Our school values are: Belonging, Effort, Empathy and Respect. Students work in learning communities in multi-age groups, building relationships and participating in a range of programs designed to provide collaborative learning opportunities. Yuille Park Community College provides a rich and nurturing learning environment that engages students to develop Lifelong Learning skills in an atmosphere of cooperation, challenge and respect. Grevillea campus offers learning for years Foundation to 8. The college provides learning experiences that connect to a modern world. Learning occurs in open space facilities in learning communities and provides various specialist programs including, STEM, Kitchen/garden program and the Arts to name a few. The Early Learning Centre (ELC) is also located on the Grevillea campus grounds and is managed by the college. Selection Criteria Sc 1. Demonstrated ability to plan and prepare technology activities/lessons in a learning environment with children of all ages. Sc. 2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other education support staff and develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area. Sc.3 Demonstrated high level written and oral skills and the ability to work within a team. Sc. 4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise to the position. Sc. 5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth of self and others. Role Attendance requirement for this position: There is no requirement to attend to duty during school holiday periods. Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program. 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. Responsibilities Liaise with teaching staff to incorporate literacy and numeracy concepts and skills. Make the technology room and other learning spaces where technology is undertaken safe and friendly spaces to learn. Prepare technology learning experiences that are relevant to the developmental needs of students. Coordinate and source equipment, tools and construction materials within a defined program budget. Seek direction from the Principal and Assistant Principal around the engagement of targeted students in the technology program. Maintain an OH&S compliant work/learning space. Other school duties as determined by the Principal. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment 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. Child Safe Standards 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. Application Requirements Please ensure that your application includes: a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home) a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action. Conditions of Employment 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 Department's HR website . Applications close Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 11.59PM #J-18808-Ljbffr