Educational Support

Location: Geelong

Job type: Part time / From 18/11/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1434747

**Location Profile**:
Our school community's vision is to inspire a passion for learning and a commitment to excellence.

Our Values:
C CURIOSITY Demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning and a thirst for gaining new knowledge

A ACHIEVEMENT Continuously striving for the best outcomes in all areas

R RESPECT Showing courtesy and respect for each other and our College

E EMPATHY Creating and sustaining a safe and supportive community that is the basis for learning

At Bannockburn P-12 College student learning is our highest priority. We believe that all students can learn to their fullest potential. Our students will develop their individual talents and be actively engaged in their learning. They will have the opportunity to be curious and creative. We will collectively and collaboratively build a safe, orderly learning environment that promotes high standards. The pursuit of excellence is the shared responsibility of the whole school community. We will provide students with the tools needed for ¿Learning for Life¿.

Our College is organised into three sub-schools, Early Years (Prep-Year 4), Middle Years (Years 5
- 8), and Later Years (Years 9
- 12). Within the Early Years there are composite classes in Years 1 & 2, and in Years 3 & 4 to accommodate the individual learning needs of our students. Each student has a Homegroup teacher and belongs to a Homegroup, Year level cohort, House, and Sub school. This structure is used to strengthen relationships, promote connection to the College and provide well-being and academic support. We have an extensive Homegroup program for all students, starting each day with a 20 min Homegroup session, which includes explicit teaching of Social-Emotional skills and the Respectful Relationships program. The focus on relationships, beginning with the student and their Homegroup teacher, extends across the College to strengthen the partnership between the school and family in supporting students as individuals in their achievements.

Bannockburn P-12 College is located in the township of Bannockburn, 19 km west of Geelong, within the Golden Plains Shire, opening at the beginning of 2018. Our College provides education for primary years students in the local Bannockburn area, as there are local primary schools in the smaller nearby towns. Secondary education is provided in a wider area in the Golden Plains Shire including the neighboring townships. Bannockburn P-12 College is the only secondary education provider in the Golden Plains Shire. The College is co-educational, currently with 950 students, comprising of slightly more males than females, and growing to a long-term enrolment of approximately 1100. The College currently has a workforce of 104.46 FTE staff. including 86 FTE Teaching staff, 24 educational support staff and 8 Administration staff and 1.2 paraprofessionals.

Students are supported in their learning by teachers catering to individual differences and ensuring we know each student as a learner and a young person. Students have opportunities for additional support through Well-being staff in each Sub-school, Mental Health Practitioner in Schools staff, Chaplain, or external providers such as Headspace. Our PSD students are supported through ES classroom assistants and closely monitoring progress in order to continually adapt to the students' needs.

**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**:
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 responsibilit