Learning Support

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 21/04/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1460664

**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 2023 - 2026, with a strong focus on improving student learning outcomes in Numeracy and Writing and developing teacher practice to enhance learning outcomes.

Our school focus is generated through evidence-based practice and includes building and embedding EDI (explicit direct instruction) as a core element of our instructional practice in literacy and numeracy, F - 2 OG structured synthetic phonics and 3 - 6 morphology. Further school focus areas include high level responsive teaching strategies that inform teaching and learning in an on-going manner within the daily learning environment and embedding a rich data-informed PLC culture.

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.

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

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.

Our school values are: Community, Aspire, Resilience, Respect, Positivity, Empathy & Inclusion.

Our aim is to build student wellbeing through creation of a positive school culture characterised by respectful relationships and restorative practices. We work together fostering a positive relational school culture through building positive relationships and seeking to repair and restore relationships.

Our school takes a restorative approach to resolving conflict and preventing harm and is our fundamental platform for developing positive classroom climates, building positive relationships, maximising student engagement, resolving conflict and addressing bullying. This approached is supported through trauma-informed practice including the Berry Street Model, Zones of Regulation and positive behaviour support strategies. Inclusive practice for all students is paramount in our work and supporting all students to reach their potential.

Specialist programs in 2025 are Environmental Science/STEM; Art, Auslan/Performing Arts and PE.

**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**:
9am until 3.30pm

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 a