Education Support

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 20/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1443358

**Location Profile**:
Victoria University Secondary College is a multi-campus school comprising of a Junior Campus located at Deer Park, Senior Campus with a Trade Training Centre located in Cairnlea and a Flexible Learning Option (FLO which we refer to as our iCan Centre at the Brimbank Campus in St Albans. The college has approximately 1225 students from years 7 to 12 and services the residential area of St Albans, Deer Park, Derrimut and environs in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The college caters for students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds and provides a broad range of personal, academic and practical experiences for students. The college values each student and successfully provides curriculum and other services to meet student needs. Victoria University Secondary College challenges students to **_create the future_** by **_aspiring to achieve_**, **_strengthening the community_** and **_respecting themselves and others_**. There is a strong expectation that students take themselves seriously and work hard to build on the firm foundation provided by the College.

The organization of the College is based on the concept of Professional Learning Communities an approach to school improvement where groups of teachers work collaboratively at the school level to improve student outcomes. At VUSC we strive to enhance our teaching practices by sharing resources and analysing student data. Our staff also support other schools to implement effective PLC practices, as we are a PLC Link school.

The College empowers members of our learning community to develop control over their own thinking and actions, develop the self-belief and confidence to persevere with learning challenges and tasks and to take initiative and act. Our focus on reflective thinking develops independent learners. Our focus on collaboration develops students who can work co-operatively towards a common goal; to share ideas and resources while respecting and recognising individual contributions. Students develop the skills to create respectful learning relationships within the school and the wider community.

Victoria University Secondary College is a supportive teaching and learning environment where student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning and design of the school. The clear strategic intention is to maximize opportunities for all students by developing their talents and challenging them to have high aspirations, so they achieve their potential and become logical, self-aware, collaborative and inquisitive. Importantly, Victoria University Secondary College seeks to develop skills and competencies, so students are well prepared for future study and work when they finish their education.

**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 is not required during school vacation periods

To Participate as a team member in the following:

- the College Structure
- the Campus or Administration Structure
- Professional Learning Teams once a week and other team meetings as required.
- Professional Development and/or training as required.

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 ac