Education Support

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

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

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1450121

**Location Profile**:
Skye Primary School is located in the City of Frankston in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 38 kilometers from the Melbourne CBD. The school was established in 1873. Originally a rural school serving the local market garden community, the present-day surrounds include both suburban and rural aspects that maintain a unique setting and ambiance.

The School has undergone major capital works in recent years including the recent opening of a brand new basketball stadium including a music room, stage and commercial kitchen. Refurbishment of existing buildings have included the opening of the new Administration building and Library. A STEAM centre has replaced the old library space. The extensive grounds include a football oval, soccer pitch, two basketball / netball courts and three separate playground spaces including the 'Prep Backyard¿. The school consists of five main buildings and four portable classrooms. The classrooms include flexible learning spaces with central open plan areas. Team Kids operates the school¿s Out of School Care program.

Skye¿s current enrolment is 488 students from Prep to Year 6. The 2023 Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index is 0.4290, indicating a downward trend.

The staffing profile of Skye Primary School includes a Principal, Assistant Principal, Disability Inclusion Coordinator (LT) and 2 Learning Specialists. There are 34.6 teachers and 12.03 Education Support (ES) staff including 3 office administration staff and a qualified school nurse. There are 21 single-age grades and 2 composite grades

Our Vision ensures that we are:
**_Inspiring successful learners through a connected community, empowering students for the future._**

Skye PS has an enthusiastic and motivated staff with an extensive range of teaching experience. Teachers work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities to analyse student data in order to plan highly effective learning opportunities, using explicit direct instruction to improve student outcomes. A priority for learning and teaching is to identify and understand the entry point of learning for every student, and to plan differentiated tasks that ensure individual success and learning growth for all students. The provision of clear learning intentions and matched co-constructed success criteria supports students to set personalised learning goals and enables teachers to provide targeted feedback.

Our School Strategic Plan is focused on ensuring that metacognition and learning challenge is inherent for all students. Developing Learner Agency and building a culture of collective efficacy will further enhance the development of an aspirational and high achieving learning community. Clear goals have been set to empower students to be engaged, independent and self-regulating learners. Targets to improve student outcomes in both Reading and Numeracy are set to maximise the learning growth of every student. Professional Learning for staff is focused on evidence-based research and best practice that fosters the development of consistent approaches to whole school planning, assessment and delivery of lessons across the school.

Skye PS promotes Schoolwide Positive Behaviour and prides itself on the use of restorative approaches to student wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on developing positive relationships, resilience, responsibility and respect. The wellbeing curriculum is focused on embedding the school values, and is supported by initiatives including the Berry St Education Model, Zones of Regulation and Respectful Relationship. All staff and students participate in our fortnightly 'Inspire¿ program offering teachers and students the opportunity to engage in passion inspired activities outside of their normal year levels. Programs include Drama, Journalism, AWFL & Cricket, Skye Sports, Yoga, Karate, Edison Bots (Coding), and Gymnastics¿ to name a few.

Skye PS values relationships and partnerships with the wider community. The school has an active PTF Association and a supportive School Council. Skye PS is an Ardoch partner school and through programs such as the Literacy and Numeracy Buddies, involvement with corporate partnerships ensure that students are exposed to opportunities outside of the school setting.

**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 k