Literacy

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 29/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1447306

**Location Profile**:
The Basin Primary School, situated in the City of Knox is located at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges and was established in 1880. Originally a one teacher rural school, its present enrolment is 616 (27 Grades) and has been slowly increasing over the last few years due to an improved socio economic area; our caring, welcoming and supportive culture; our reputation; amazing teachers, excellent Student, Parent and Student survey data over a long time and very good Naplan trend data.

The Basin Primary School is recognised for our focus on the 'whole child¿ balancing the academic, social and personal development of our students. We believe this is best met when parents, their children and the school staff work closely and cooperatively together. Our school aims to provide
- a safe, secure environment that encourages compassion, tolerance and fosters self-confidence and motivates students through their positive actions to become independent learners in a global society.
- a challenging, comprehensive and relevant curriculum with an emphasis in literacy and numeracy.
- A learning atmosphere that stimulates the desire to learn and fosters lifelong learning skills. We welcome parents into our classrooms and school community as partners in our students' education.

Our highly professional and dedicated teachers have designed a curriculum to maximise opportunities for all students to experience learning success with a strong focus on building literacy and numeracy skills as well as catering for a range of student abilities and interests. We have five excellent Specialist programs delivered by amazing teachers in Physical Education & Sport, Visual Arts, Music & Performing Arts, Science and German.

In July 2018 a $5.8 million major upgrade was completed with many classrooms refurbished, a new admin building and a competition sized basketball stadium built. In late December 2019 we received $1.8 million grant for the upgrade of our oval and connecting grounds, the senior playground and carpark asphalting.

English and Maths consultants have worked beside our classroom staff each year building the knowledge and teaching strategies of our teachers. At each level Expert teachers work alongside youger staff members as mentors sharing their expertise. A peer coaching program was established where teachers learn from each other.

In the area of Student Support the school complements the range of early intervention programs and services we offer including a Reading Lab along with visiting DET personnel in the areas of Speech Therapy, a Guidance Officer and our highly effective Chaplaincy Program.

Our new school motto is
- **DREAM, BELIEVE and ACHIEVE**.

Dream: It all starts with a dream Every one of us dreams, especially when we are young. Are you challenging yourself every day to follow your dreams?

Believe: We need to believe in ourselves to have the confidence, determination, resilience and courage to go after our dreams.

Achieve: Achieving success is a combination of keeping strong, being confident, humble, courageous and never giving up

**Selection Criteria**:
**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.

**Role**:
[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 f