Es1-2 Secondary Numeracy Support

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Part-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

**Occupation**:Education and training

**Location**:Melbourne - Southern suburbs

**Reference**:1493164

**Location Profile**:

- Narre Warren South P-12 College is committed to the development of young people so they can become fulfilled, positive members and leaders within our community. By recognising and celebrating diversity, high aspirations, and positive relations, we create a harmonious school that has a positive sense of purpose and a commitment to each and every individual. For context, Narre Warren South P-12 College is arguably the largest single campus school within Victoria¿s Department of Education with an annual enrolment of approximately 2,400 students who are supported by 350 dedicated staff.
- The College¿s PRIDE (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence) values are the centre piece of its Teaching, Learning, Wellbeing, and Inclusion programs. The College is categorized as ¿low¿ compared to other State schools in socio-economic terms. The school family occupation and education (SFOE) index is 0.6028.
- Cultural diversity is a feature of the College community with at least 50 ethnic groups represented, speaking 64 languages. These students and their families are extremely well supported through the establishment in recent years of a formal Multi-Cultural Engagement Team that provides personalised ongoing family assistance across the P-12 journey.
- Moreover, and most importantly the College is committed to the provision of strong academic and vocational pathways reflective of highly consultative course counselling. It is within these conversations families and students hear of the pleasing breadth of choice and the capacity to individualise a student¿s learning. Authentic points of transition are a feature at P-12 with the majority of existing Year 6 students entering P-12¿s vibrant Year 7 program. This cohort is then complemented by healthy ongoing enrolments from its 5 feeder primary schools. The College currently offers formal, bona fide Melbourne Rebels Rugby and MCFC Academies and Specialist Pathway Programs across Advanced Sports, Music, Dance, Drama, STEM, Visual Arts and Multimedia.

**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**:

- The Numeracy support officer works with students needing additional help to build their Numeracy skills in order to access the at-standard curriculum. This includes working with individual students and small groups using evidence-based approaches to accelerate their Numeracy development. The role will mainly work with Secondary students, but may also involve supporting students in the primary school.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with teaching teams to implement numeracy intervention programs for students identified as requiring additional support.
- Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students to build numeracy skills, including number fluency, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning.
- Support students who are English as an Additional Language (EAL) through targeted strategies that develop mathematical language, vocabulary, and confidence.
- Support assessment and data collection processes, including maintaining accurate records of student progress.
- Assist with the preparation of resources and materials to support differentiated numeracy instruction across year levels.
- Use a range of evidence-based strategies and tools to support the development of numeracy skills, including the use of concrete materials, visual supports, and digital platforms.
- Contribute to creating a numeracy-rich environment throughout the College.
- Liaise with classroom teachers, Year Level Leaders, Numeracy Learning Specialists, and EAL specialists to ensure consistent approaches to numeracy support.
- Support the use of technology and digital resources in numeracy learning.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling student information

**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.