Education Support

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 21/10/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1438079

**Selection Criteria**:
Demonstrated ability to perform the duties related to the position to an exemplary level

Demonstrated organisational skills which include the ability to prioritise in order to meet deadlines

Demonstrated willingness and ability to operate DET administrative systems including Cases 21 Admin and Cases 21 Finance

Demonstrated willingness and ability to operate the DayMap Learning Management system and the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS).

Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with sensitive issues in a professional and confidential way

Demonstrated high level written communication skills in preparing concise and accurate reports and correspondence

Demonstrated 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.**

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 achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area (Library) under the direction of the Principal or a manager.
- 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 (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.

Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information

**Responsibilities**:
Hours of Duty: Monday - Thursday 8.00am-4.06pm and Friday 7.30am-3.36pm

The position encompasses a variety of administrative activities that support the smooth running of the school across a number of areas including general Administration and the Later Years sub school.

Typical duties include the following:
Work with the Later Years sub school Leaders to provide administrative support for VCE, VM, VET, Work Experience, Year 10 and 11 exams and other key programs.

Provide accurate and timely data entry and oversight of the VASS System, i.e., results, VET Programs, general VASS administration

Provide regular communication and planning to VCE teachers to enable adherence to the strict VCAA timelines

Liaise with Chief examiner regarding exam timetable, special provisions and room requirements and communicate timelines and other relevant VCAA information to VCE staff

Prepare and submit audit information

Maintain strict confidentiality

Prepare PowerPoints for Mid-Year and End of Year Award ceremonies.

Create the School Magazine.

On a Friday move into the role of Daily Organiser and Personal Assistant to the Principal. This involves covering classes of absent teachers and undertaking general admin tasks to support the Principal.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**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. All schools have a Child S