Ed Support Level 1-range 2

Location: North West Region | Sunbury

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

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1450025

**Location Profile**:
Gisborne Secondary College is a large, stand alone, Year 7-12 College with an enrolment of just over 1000 students. Our large catchment area covers the Macedon Ranges, north-west of Melbourne. Over 70% of our students travel to school by bus and the College is an important social focal point for students from different towns of the region.

Our school has an incredibly strong pathways and transition program, supporting close to 70 VCE units of study each year, over 50 School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeships, and numerous VET programs. A comprehensive VCAL program operates, with excellent outcomes for the students involved.

We have also established an excellent reputation in the Performing Arts, a program supported by our superb Performing Arts Centre.

The College aims to ensure that individuals feel safe, secure and supported in their learning within a large cohort. We are seen by the community as having a strong focus on student wellbeing and have strong links to local support agencies.

Staff work together in Professional Learning Teams dedicated to building teacher capacity and improving student outcomes at all levels.

Other key features of the College include:

- A new instructional Framework developed by the College (LEARN), which includes a strong focus on evidence-based HITS.
- Year 7 and 8 Learning Centres
- A specific Year 9 Program designed to lift engagement and develop adult-like responsibilities
- A three-year Senior School Program that allows all students to accelerate across year levels, and ensures students are better prepared for the challenges of senior school qualifications.
- An extensive VET program, including: Building & Construction, Business, Engineering, Automotive, Creative Digital Media, Music Tech Production, Equine Studies, and Electrical Industry.
- A strong vocational program including access to School Based Apprenticeship and the HeadStart program.
- A strong careers development and pathways program
- A Double-court Gymnasium, in joint use with the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, valued at $4m
- The 216-seat Barcham Theatre housed within the new performing arts complex, refurbished at a cost of $1.3m.
- A 1:1 'Bring Your Own Device¿ Computer program that provides for computer connectivity for all students across all year levels.

**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 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 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 undertake