Es1:2 Deaf Education Support

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1452505

**Location Profile**:
Mount Erin College is a high performing school located in Frankston South, on a beautiful 15-hectare bushland setting. **_Learning is our priority _**and the College is dedicated to the success of every child. Teaching staff are skilled and innovative professionals focused on teaching and learning. They work hard to support every student to reach their potential; and to build those critical personal attributes of motivation, confidence, self-belief and resilience. MEC prepares students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world building opportunities for collaborative work and problem solving while encouraging curiosity, independence and reflection.

MEC operates in a vertical House Structure where students (Year 7-12) and staff are allocated into one of the four houses where student engagement and wellbeing can be maximized so learning can be maximised. This structure fosters the development of strong relationships for the duration of a student¿s journey through the College. Involvement of parents in the learning journey and maintaining ongoing open lines of communication are priorities that the College encourages in order to provide the best support for our young people. SWPBS, based on the foundations of the Mount Erin College values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, underpins the College¿s student engagement philosophy and staff set high expectations for student behaviour.

The College has stunning infrastructure that provide state of the art facilities across a wide range of specialist areas including, Science, IT, Art, Design and Technology. The wonderful auditorium supports a thriving Performing Arts program. The architectural design has been informed by the latest in educational research on best practice in teaching and learning. Technology underpins the learning in all areas and the augmented sound system ensures our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are well supported. A competition grade hockey field and new gymnasium with purpose-built classrooms providing exceptional facilities for our sporting precinct which supports the high-level sporting program in the College.

Mount Erin College provides individualised support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students in mainstream classes across all year levels. Staff in our Deaf Education Centre work closely with classroom teachers to provide an inclusive program for students across all year levels. We are the only government secondary school in the South Eastern region that provides support for these students by highly trained staff.

The College has established outstanding community links with the Village Baxter providing many enriching opportunities for our students in terms of community service and building pathways opportunities. The Student Agency and Leadership Team (SALT), our student leadership program, develops the leadership skills and builds the capacity of our young people to have a voice in their community. We value this highly as our vision of success for young people involves them being actively involved in understanding and shaping their communities.

Virtual Tours available on our College Website.

School size: 650 **Principal: Ms Jenni Hodgins**

**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