Learning Support

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 21/10/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1437858

**Location Profile**:
Frankston Primary School was established in 1874 and currently has an enrolment of 253 students.

Frankston Primary School is adjacent to the Frankston Business District, with this location providing convenient access to the Frankston Arts Centre, beach, parks library, Monash University, public transport and many other community services conducive to authentic educational opportunities_._

The school commenced a new School Strategic Plan this year stemming through 2023 - 2026, with a strong focus on improving student learning outcomes in Literacy, with a particular focus in Writing and Mathematics and developing teacher practice to enhance learning outcomes. Further school focus areas include building student wellbeing through enhancing our positive school culture, building student voice, agency and leadership and improving student attendance.

Teaching Teams at Frankston Primary School collaborate together and are focused on building their capacity to review and analyse data weekly, to inform curriculum planning and learning and teaching, with each Team focused on building the capacity of teaching and student learning through effective PLC (Professional Learning Community) practice.

Our school will continue to implement Tutor Learning support across the school for identified students.

We are a school striving for educational excellence - empowering our students to achieve their personal best in an inclusive, supportive and caring environment.
- Frankston Primary School has a strong commitment to:_
- Building a connected and inclusive school community
- Connecting with our parent and wider community
- Activating high level student literacy and numeracy achievement
- Developing students-personal and social capabilities and emotional resilience
- Inspiring student learning and creativity through a breadth of programs and learning experiences.

All teaching staff participate actively through our GROWTH Coaching, Peer Observation and feedback model to support teacher professional learning, with this approach an important part in building the capacity of classroom teacher practice.

Restorative Practice, positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed practice frames our student wellbeing practice where we strive to connect with our students and create a culture of connectivity where all members of our community thrive and feel valued.

Specialist programs include Environmental Science/STEM learning, Art and PE programs. Our school has run a French focused Language Program previously over the past four years, and in 2024 will commence a Auslan/Performing Arts specialist.

**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**:
This position is Monday to Friday during school hours.

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