Administration

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 07/10/2024 - 20/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: 1434186

**Location Profile**:
Hartwell Primary School was established in Camberwell in 1922 and is proud of the exceptional educational program provided for children in the local community over the past ninety-nine years. The school enrolment, which has been growing in recent years with young families moving into the area, is currently 578.

At Hartwell Primary School the students enjoy facilities which are not replicated in many primary schools. The classrooms and administration area in the original two story red brick building have been modernised, although the façade of the school remains. It includes spacious and flexible learning areas, literacy, numeracy and computer resource centers, administration and staff facility, and an interview room.

The school has a well-equipped Library, an Art/Craft complex and the Performing Arts Centre
- Gymnasium, Music Room, Science Room, Canteen, Toilets and Out of Hours Program facilities. The well-developed grounds have benefited from long term planning and have areas for netball and basketball. We have two synthetic ovals and running track, a synthi-turf soccer / hockey field, a paved courtyard, quiet areas and a continuing emphasis on the provision of shade. Play equipment is provided for both junior and senior students and the front garden has been developed as a passive play space for the Year 6 students. The school community prides itself on maintaining and improving these facilities through cooperative effort.

Hartwell Primary School is a school with a strong commitment to encouraging all students to strive for excellence in a supportive environment, which recognises individual differences and different rates and styles of learning. The school has an outstanding reputation for providing core skills in Literacy and Mathematics, as well as a broad education including an emphasis on Visual Art, Music and Physical Education. In recent years the school has achieved at or above the level expected for schools from similar socio-economic areas, in all strands of English and Mathematics. The extensive curriculum provided is based on The Victorian Curriculum and is complemented by specialist staff in Art / Craft, Music / Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, ICT, Library, Italian, Mandarin and Reading Recovery.

The school¿s learning program places an emphasis on the incorporation of Information and Communication Technology skills across all aspects of school life. All classrooms have banks of both iPads and laptops, and there are thirty two interactive whiteboards/promethean panels in classrooms across the school. Strong Literacy and Numeracy Programs (Victorian Curriculum) are incorporated in each Prep - Year 6 class with a wide range of resources and professional development opportunities enhancing the school¿s literacy and numeracy programs.

Students are encouraged to participate in literary, artistic, music, sporting, swimming and problem solving events beyond the school and have had a high success rate in these. We regularly celebrate successes in Inter-School Cross Country and Athletics Sports together with participation by the Drum Band, Choirs, and String Ensembles in community events. In 2023 the whole school participated in our school production, Seussical the Musical. This is a bi-annual event with preparation for the 2025 production currently underway.

The school has introduced many supportive Student Wellbeing initiatives. These are further enhanced through provision of student leadership opportunities, particularly in the senior years where all Year 6 students have a formal leadership role.

Parents play a key role in the school, working closely with classroom and specialist teachers to support their children¿s learning both within the school and at home. A class representative scheme facilitates communication and parent involvement within classrooms. Parents are also involved in the more formal structures of School Council, its sub committees and the Parents¿ Association. The school benefits from the experience and skills of parents and links with the local community. Communication with the community occurs via the school website, a weekly newsletter, regular Principal-Parent morning teas, class notices, information evenings, parent teacher interviews and Parent Education Programs, including our parent innovative 'Parent Walk Throughs.¿

An Out of School Hours Program, offering Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care is well supported.

At Hartwell we expect the children to learn and grow in self-confidence as a result of:

- Becoming independent and self-motivated learners
- Achieving a solid grounding in Literacy, Numeracy and Learning Technologies
- Acquiring decision making, problem solving and critical