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Location Profile

Wyndham Central College is located in a high growth corridor, approximately 20 minutes west of Melbourne and caters for students in Years 7 to 12 across the Wyndham district. In 2023 Wyndham Central College will be in the second year of a new strategic plan. Recent data sets in key areas have demonstrated significant improvement in line with the goals and targets identified in the previous Strategic Plan and reflect the dedication and commitment by the staff.

The Staff at Wyndham Central are committed to delivering a rigorous guaranteed and viable curriculum enhanced by the AVID program that aims to prepare students by developing a set of strategies to support their learning and chosen pathway. The college programs are innovative and challenging and include a 7-10 Enrichment and VHAP program, 7-10 Spanish Immersion Program (SIP), the 9-10 STEM Academy and our flagship schoolwide program AVID. The college is the first school in Australia to achieve certification as an AVID school and are currently recognized as Australia’s first secondary Site of Distinction.

To further complement the academic program all students are provided with a Careers Action Plan (CAP), and a learning plan from Year 7 that requires commitment, reflection and regular consultation between student, teacher and parents/carers. This three-way partnership is crucial to the successful progress of all of the students at Wyndham Central College and is supported by an extensive tutor advocate and pastoral support program.

Selection Criteria

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.

Role

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.

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes.
- 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.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles.

Responsibilities

Family Community Worker (English as a Second Language)

Wyndham Central College aims to support the school and community to work together in a planned, strategic and evidence informed way. The place-based role of the Family Community Worker will be to support families and students, where English is a second language, to:

- Promote the safety, stability, and development of vulnerable families.
- Engage in programs facilitated by community organisations.
- Make referrals and provide support with areas that build capacity of the young person and their family within the school and broader community.
- Work closely with teachers and staff to develop relationships with the student and their family and make the educational connection between the family and the home.

Under the direction of the Community Engagement Lead, the Family Community Worker will:

- Consult with refugee (and like) background students around their needs for schooling and ensure they have their school equipment needs met and support transition into the school.
- Assist families with the enrolment process, including paperwork.
- In liaison with the relevant Year Level Leader promote positive behaviours among young people.
- Conduct student and family feedback sessions to establish need.
- Support program operations facilitated by partner organisations, based on point of need.
- Network with community agencies to establish support systems and services for students where the family have English as a second language.
- Work with the teachers, staff, EAL and wellbeing departments to improve student outcomes where necessary.

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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.

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