2025 Ed Support Level 1-range 3

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 25/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1454159

**Location Profile**:
Northcote High is a vibrant co-educational school in the inner north of Melbourne. The school has a rich intellectual culture that promotes connection with the community and with learning. Northcote High is a proudly local school appreciated by its community with an enrolment of almost 1800 students and 150 staff.

Our teachers explicit focus on classroom instruction, on building relationships and on knowing students as learners is fundamental to maintaining outstanding outcomes for students. We are focused on creating the conditions for success through a commitment to shared practice, reflective collegial work and implementing the schools agreed frameworks to support and extend all learners. Teachers as learners is an integral part of our vision and values, and we provide a comprehensive school led professional learning and enrichment program. The expertise and dedication of the staff is undoubtedly a strength of the school and our goal to be an employer of choice is supported by the range of development opportunities we seek for our staff.

In 2026 the school will celebrate its centenary and being one of only a few public high schools to continuously offer an excellent secondary education throughout this time. We remain steadfastly focused on maintaining a tradition of academic excellence, whilst developing innovative teaching and learning programs to equip our students with the skills required for a changing future. Our vibrant co-curricular programs provide valuable opportunities for students to learn, grow and build community in and beyond the school. International engagement is also a feature of the school. We celebrate a sister school program in China for over 20 years, and a vibrant international student program.

Key documents for applicants such as our Teaching and Learning Framework, curriculum models, AIP and Strategic Plan can be viewed on our school website.

The Music program at Northcote HS is a significant component of the school curriculum and co-curricular program. Instrumental Music instruction and ensembles are part of the co-curricular program. There are 3 Concert Bands, 3 String Ensembles, 3 Stage bands, 4 Vocal Groups, and an Orchestra. Our students have achieved excellent results at numerous competitions and festivals. The school also has bi-annual international tours as well annual camps and rural tours. Our music program is a flagship program.

**Selection Criteria**:
Demonstrated high quality instrumental music tuition skills and capacity to successfully employ flexible and adaptive approaches to allow students to reach their full potential.

**SC2** Demonstrated high-level knowledge of instrumental music curricula.

**SC3** Demonstrated ability to choose relevant and challenging repertoire for both instrumental and ensemble programs.

**SC4** Demonstrated capacity to work successfully as a member of the music team.

**SC5** Demonstrated high-level communication skills.

**Role**:
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with mínimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

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