Ed Support Level 1-range 4

Location: North West Region | Sunbury

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

Reference: 1439313

**Selection Criteria**:
Demonstrated experience and knowledge

SC1

Ability to lead process to identify barriers to learning for individual and groups of students.

SC2

Demonstration experience to assist with the implementation of wellbeing and teaching and learning programs.

SC3

Demonstrated program knowledge to ensure programs and initiatives are aimed at supporting students to fully engage with their learning.

SC4

Demonstrated collaborative approach to work side by side with Student Services, Sub School Teams and the wider college community to implement school-wide programs focussed on student support.

SC5

Demonstrated practice in Respectful Relationships, Positive Behaviour Support, Trauma Informed Practices and Koori Program.

**Role**:
The Disability and Inclusion Leader will have overall responsibility for the Student Disabilities Program (PSD).

**Responsibilities**:
Lead and coordinate areas where students require targeted support and assistance to overcome barriers to learning.

Inform and drive school-wide strategies for improvement in line with the College Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan and current curriculum trends as well as implementation strategies related to Education State and Framework for Improving Student Outcomes.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
**DE Values**:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**Other Information**:
Must hold a current working with children check.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Location Profile**:
Sunbury Downs College is a vibrant Year 7 to 12 co-educational secondary college situated in the semi-rural of Sunbury. It is a growing co-educational secondary college with student enrolment numbers around 650.

The College offers an Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (ACE) program, extending students through a challenging curriculum including early commencement of VCE. The ACE program is a select entry course with enrolment from the feeder primary schools, for students in Years 7-9. The College also offers a Scholars program for students in Years 10 and 11 to provide students with a range of opportunities in the Later Years. The College is an accredited International Student Program provider.

Sunbury Downs College offers a wide range of inclusive activities and programs which cater to all students in Years 7-12. Some of these include Debating and Public Speaking, Maths Club, Drama Club and Choir. The College also has a House and Sports program with whole school carnivals for Athletics and Swimming. There are Year Level and specialised camps and excursions. The College has a well-established Student Voice program with an enthusiastic Student Voice and Captaincy team. The College offers instrumental music tuition and presents a highly acclaimed Musical Production, enabling students to excel in the Performing Arts in an environment that fosters participation, responsibility and teamwork outside the classroom.

Sunbury Downs College is proud to be in partnership with its community with local organisations and agencies providing support for its students. Some of these partnerships include feeder schools, local businesses and many universities, including the University of Melbourne. The school acknowledges that it is the links with the outside world that extends the offerings for students and community.

Sunbury Downs Secondary College currently has a leadership profile consisting of Principal, 3 Assistant Principals, 6 Leading Teachers and 2 Learning Specialists which is being expanded. There are approximately 55 classroom teachers, 4 Paraprofessionals and 26 Education Support staff.

Sunbury Downs College Values of Respect, Resilience, Community and Ambition underpin the expected behaviours f