Ed Support Level 1-range 2

Location: Geelong

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1449132

**Location Profile**:
Mount Duneed Regional Primary School is a school near the top of Mount Duneed, a hill overlooking the countryside between Geelong and Torquay. It was established in 1994 as a result of the merger between Freshwater Creek, Connewarre and Mount Duneed Primary Schools. The school has landscaped grounds offering a serene rural environment with lovely views to the north and east over Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. We are about fifteen minutes by car from Geelong CBD and the same from Torquay. The students travel to school from a radius of 15 kms. Many travel by the school bus which services the areas of Armstrong Creek, Connewarre, Mount Duneed and Freshwater Creek.

Mount Duneed Regional Primary School has 374 students enrolled, from grades Prep to 6, with 18 classrooms. There are part time specialist teachers for Art, Music, PE and Languages and 12 Education Support staff. The number of pupils has increased over the past few years and it is expected that the school will steadily continue to do so in the future with the new suburb expanding nearby. Facilities include portable classrooms, a BER flexible learning space of three classrooms, tennis and basketball courts and playing fields. We also have an art room, a music/drama room and well-resourced classroom libraries. The school offers an Out of School Hours Child Care Program on site each morning and evening. Mount Duneed Regional Primary School works closely with neighbouring schools through various cluster activities which include student leadership days, transition, athletics, cross country carnivals and various sporting activities. The cluster also provides an excellent opportunity for teachers to seek various Professional Development opportunities.

Mount Duneed Regional Primary School is committed to educational excellence and the development of a caring and stimulating environment. A culture of team planning and teaching will continue to grow and develop throughout the school. Four learning communities have been established and a teaching and learning coach works closely with staff to build their capacity. Teachers provide a personalised learning approach, with a focus on visible learning and a growth mindset. Our school continues to increase our use of ICT across the curriculum and is committed to offering programs that support life skills and social skills development for our PSD students and students identified as needing extra support in these areas.

Thanks to the enthusiasm and community spirit the school has a very active body of parents who run fundraising activities. The parents at Mount Duneed Regional Primary School are encouraged to be actively involved in the education of their children. Parents are also involved in coaching children in a variety of sports and activities. With a focus on School-wide Positive Behaviours Mount Duneed Regional Primary School offers a safe and caring environment where students can experience success, with an emphasis on community spirit, respect for others and the environment, and a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

**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 for this position will be Monday to Friday.

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 L