Student / Teacher Support - 5 Days a Week

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Full time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

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

**Occupation**: Teacher

**Location**: Traralgon

**Reference**: 1478194

**Location Profile**:
Churchill Primary School is situated in the heart of Churchill. The school has a well maintained native garden and spacious grounds. Recently the school has undergone upgrades which has included a new playground and a synthetic basketball court. The main administration area and four classrooms were upgraded in 2020 with a new $2.4 million building. This new building will features modern facilities to deliver 21st century learning to our students.

Churchill Primary School has high expectations of our students with a strong focus on learning growth. We use the most effective teaching methods which align with evidence based practise in our classrooms. Our school is a Professional Learning Community where teachers work collaboratively to use data to plan for student learning.

Our school has a strong academic focus and prioritises student wellbeing. Our staff are committed to building positive relationships with students. Our school uses the Berry Street Education Model, which is a proactive approach to teaching emotional regulation. This model is embedded in everything we do and is also explicitly taught in all grade levels. Churchill Primary School has highly skilled staff who support students with learning differences and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all.

The school uses an Explicit Direct Instruction approach to teaching. We teach the five components of literacy using this approach based on the soundest research into the science of reading. Our Naplan results in literacy have increased significantly using this approach and we expect this trend to continue. The five components to reading are as follows:

- Phonological Awareness
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Comprehension
- Phonics

Our school has an engaging Language program with Mandarin taught from Prep-6. Our students also enjoy ICT and PE as part of their curriculum each week and have opportunities to participate in music, performing arts and visual arts activities. Extracurricular activies are important for students to pursue their interests. They also help to foster a sense of belonging, school connectedness and school pride. Students have the opportunity to compete in a wide range of sports including, athletics, basketball, swimming, hockey, soccer and cross-country running. We also compete in Australia¿s largest performing arts competition ¿Wakakirri¿.

Churchill Primary School values a strong partnership with our families and the local community. We provide opportunities for parent involvement and hold regular showcases where students share their learning.

We welcome all prospective families to tour our school and see all the wonderful things that Churchill Primary School has to offer.
- Jacquie Burrows_
**Principal**

**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**:
[Attendance requirement for this position]

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 educa