Teacher Aide

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Part time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

**Occupation**: Teacher

**Location**: Bendigo

**Reference**: 1465787

**Location Profile**:
Crusoe College, serving students in years 7-10 in the Bendigo region, was originally Kangaroo Flat Secondary College before merging with Golden Square Secondary College and upgrading its facilities in 2008. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education in a safe and engaging environment, offering comprehensive Victorian Curriculum, VCE and VET programs.

Our mission is to foster a collaborative learning environment where every student can thrive. We focus on ensuring daily attendance, wearing the proper uniform, punctuality, preparedness with necessary equipment, attentiveness to teachers, and consistent effort in completing learning tasks. Our goal is to achieve at least one year of learning growth for each student annually through the combined efforts of teachers, students, and families.

At Crusoe College, our values are Respect, Endeavour, Aspiration, and Learning. These values guide everything we do and are integral to creating a positive and inclusive school culture. We are seeking passionate and dedicated educators who share these values and are committed to making a difference in students' lives.

We support our staff with a comprehensive wellbeing strategy and professional development opportunities. Our Advisory Teachers and Wellbeing Team provide personalized assistance to students, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. Additionally, the SWITCh (Students Working Independently Towards Change) initiative offers a unique opportunity to work with at-risk students, helping them re-engage with their education and achieve positive outcomes.

We strive for excellence, confidence, and diversity in a respectful, sustainable environment. Partnering with the wider community, we prepare students to be responsible, successful adults who can navigate their future paths. At Crusoe College, you will be part of a team that fosters strong relationships and creates a safe environment, ensuring every student can and will learn. Join us in our mission to inspire and support the next generation of learners.

**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. 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 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