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Department of Education Victoria Kyneton VIC 14 days ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Kyneton High School is a single campus, Year 712 school that offers an inclusive, coeducational learning environment based on the values of Respect, Diversity, Excellence and Sustainability. Our school vision is to build a safe, caring, stimulating and sustainable learning community where students can thrive and become confident, responsible adults with the skills and knowledge to enable success in a rapidly changing world. We strive to create a learning environment that promotes student voice, agency and leadership, and inspires students to achieve their full potential. At Kyneton High School we are a proud public school that is open to learners from all backgrounds; our commitment is that all students will be given access to an education that fosters excellence and challenges them to achieve their best learning growth. We welcome members of our school community with the assurance that they will be treated with respect and dignity, understanding that it is through partnership that we can best support our students to improve their learning and wellbeing outcomes. Kyneton High School is located in the Macedon Ranges, 84km northwest of Melbourne and 65km south of Bendigo. Three quarters of the students travel to school by bus from the surrounding district and townships in the Macedon Ranges. Since 2017 there has been a significant program of capital works which has seen a substantial improvement in facilities. The latest addition of a new building in late 2023 provided facilities for Art, Science and Food Technology, as well as new generalpurpose classrooms for the Middle Years. Concurrent works also delivered refurbished Music, Drama and Wellbeing spaces. Our school provides access to a wide range of learning and career pathways. Not only do we offer the Victorian Curriculum for Years 710, and a comprehensive VCE (including Vocational Major) and VET program; we also provide flexibility in our approach to course design, catering for the individual needs of our students. We achieve excellent exit destination results with most students having positive pathways to either university, TAFE, apprenticeships or employment. The schools enrolment has grown steadily in recent years and will be around 650 in 2026. Enrolments are expected to stabilise at around 680 students from 2027. The overall socioeconomic profile, based on the Student Family Occupation and Education Index which takes parents occupation and education into account, places the school in the lowmedium range. The schools staffing profile is made up of a Principal, Assistant Principal, five Lead Teachers, Three Learning Specialists and 58 other teaching staff. Teaching staff are supported by 29 educational support staff resulting in a total FTE staffing of 79.2. 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 highlevel 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 This role does not have an attendance requirement during the school holidays. 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. 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 four 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 Level1 range3). Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the coordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager. Assisting teachers within an educational program by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function. Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction. Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples. An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained. Responsibilities Provide routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines. Support communication between teachers and parents. Communicate with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities. Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, lifting, and daily wellbeing checkins. Work with students to support comprehension of learning tasks and skills. Respond to immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure. Provide learning support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to four students within a classroom setting. Support teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision. Liaise with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs. Provide medical intervention support to a student(s) under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance. Provide specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN, Braille, and studentpreferred nonverbal communication methods. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion The Department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division via *******@education.vic.gov.au. Applicants seeking parttime employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a casebycase basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are childsafe 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 departments exemplar available at DE Values The departments employees commit to upholding the departments values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The departments values complement each schools 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 This parttime position is for 31 hours per week spread across 5 days. Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory preemployment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programmes provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Departments Human Resources website at #J-18808-Ljbffr