Classroom Support

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 05/11/2024 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1439663

**Location Profile**:
Dohertys Creek P-9 College is a dynamic and innovative school with a wonderfully diverse school community. Our school is built on a foundation of inclusivity and strong relationships. Our pedagogy is inquiry based and we work hard to ensure that all children are safe, cared for and taught at their point of need. Our college is committed to developing strong [Enter Free Text Description here]partnerships with the community and is complemented by our active onsite Community Hub. Our motto is **_Balit Yirramboi_** meaning ¿Strong Tomorrow¿. We firmly believe it takes a village to raise a child.

Our school is built on Bunurong land and is located at 60 Elmhurst Rd, Truganina. At DCC we acknowledge the Bunurong people and how they have cared for the land we learn and play on. We respect their commitment to community and strive to build this commitment within our school. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and that it is and always will be Aboriginal land.

Built in 2019, we have a beautiful school environment with **Wirrigirri**, our Administration/Library building as our centre, **Djirri Djirri**, our purpose building gymnasium, **Bulen Bulen**, our performing arts space and fantastic classroom spaces in **Waa**, **Wadjil**, **Marram** and **Barraimal**. Our playground spaces have been designed with input from the students; we have a fruit orchard in its infancy and a beautiful piano which can be heard being played during break times.

Our curriculum is inquiry based. We use Launch, Explore, Summarise as our instructional model across all learning areas. Our units of inquiry are transdisciplinary. We have a strong social and emotional curriculum which supports our inclusive and relationship-based philosophy. We also teach Mandarin, Physical Education, Visual Art and Performing Arts. There is support and coaching for teachers at all levels of experience from PTT, graduates to highly experienced teachers as we are always looking to improve. Collaboration is a cornerstone of our practice.

**Vision**

Our vision is to inspire and empower thinkers. We will create authentic relationships to enable successful living and wellbeing. We will become a recognized centre of educational excellence and inclusion.

**Mission**:
Dohertys Creek P-9 College promotes and values academic excellence. We will provide a balanced and high-quality personalised curriculum with a strong focus on student wellbeing. We will deliver a stimulating, nurturing environment and challenge all students to attain their highest potential both academically, socially, creatively and physically.

**Values**

We are a school culture and community of people who are inspiring, accepting and nonjudgmental.

Our values are **_Respect_**, **_Kindness_**, **_Learning_**, **_Teamwork_** and **_Integrity_**.

**Important information to all applicants**:

- Applications should be submitted as PDF with your cover letter / CV and KSC responses contained in the **one** **document.

**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**:
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.