Integration Aide

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 17/02/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1462518

**Location Profile**:
Cranbourne East Primary School (CEPS) is located in the Hunt Club Estate in one of the fastest growth areas in the Southeastern growth corridor. The school is located at No 2 Bowyer Avenue, Cranbourne East and is co-located with Cranbourne East Secondary College, Marnebek School - Corrigans Road Campus and shares facilities including the gymnasium, theatre, soccer ground and football oval. Shared-use facilities are a valued feature of this school site. A three-room kindergarten and maternal health centre and sports pavilion have been constructed by the City of Casey adjacent to the school site.

The school is an exciting state of the art facility built under the Partnerships Victoria in Schools Project (PViS), which opened at the start of 2011. The school is built for a long-term student enrolment of 450 students, however due to early rapid enrolment growth and long-term stabilised enrolments, this figure has been surpassed with current enrolment at 1034 students. It includes flexible learning spaces and open learning neighbourhoods to cater for small group instruction. In addition, there are Performing Arts and Science and Sustainability learning spaces, a Library and Resource Centre, technology rich resource hubs (notebook computers, iPads, interactive TV¿s), football oval and indoor gymnasium shared with Cranbourne East Secondary College. There are two sheltered playgrounds as well as a Pirate Ship playground, sandpit and environmental wetlands.

The dedicated staff of CEPS comprises of 6 Principal Class, 4 Learning Specialists (Literacy, Numeracy and Inclusion), 1 Leading Teacher (Numeracy), 68 teaching staff (full and part time), 1 Psychologist, 1 Student Counsellor, 1 Engagement Officer, 1 Mental Health in Primary Schools teacher, 10 Tutor Learning Initiative staff, 8 Education Support Staff, 1 Business Manager, 5 Office Administration staff including First Aid Officer. The current SFOE Index is 0.3919.

The school undertook their School Review in Term 2 and have a new Strategic Plan. In line with recommendations from the School Review, CEPS undertook a review of our existing co-teaching model, involving extensive staff collaborative research of best practice, broad community consultation with parents, and consultative engagement with students. Drawing on what was heard and learned through this process, by School Improvement Team made the decision to change the learning structure to a single-teacher/single-class model, to commence the 2025 school year.

Employing similar consultative practices, and guided by the review, SIT has also changed the structure of the day from a split timetable to a single timetable, employing 4 sessions and 3 breaks in the timetable.

CEPS is undergoing an exciting phases of growth and development of learning and teaching, guided by the implementation of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, and best practice evidence from the Science of Learning.

Cranbourne East Primary School is a place of vibrant learning and professional practice. It is a happy, exciting and engaging learning environment where student centred learning occurs. CEPS offers a comprehensive curriculum with a strong focus placed on literacy, numeracy and wellbeing. Using the School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework (SWPBS), teachers will place greater emphasis on enhancing student engagement, improving attendance using relevant data to create ambitious yet achievable learning goals. They will work collaboratively to ensure each student is supported and nurtured individually.

All staff at Cranbourne East Primary School are on a journey of continuous learning and reflection to contribute to the evolution of a learning community. Staff possess the capacity to deliver the levels of enthusiasm and flexibility to respond to the many exciting challenges that a dynamic school entails.

**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**:
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