Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Overview

Work type: Part time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Location: Portland

Reference: 1480336

Location Profile

Heywood & District Secondary College is a small rural school that lies 30km north of Portland and approximately 72km from the South Australian border. Our students travel from outlying areas, i.e. Condah, Dartmoor, Bessiebelle and Tyrendarra. The Heywood community, situated near the newly recognised Budj Bim National Park, has a strong indigenous connection to country. We ensure that our staff undergo Cultural Understanding and Safety Training (CUST) to encourage these connections to strengthen. Our cherished relationship with Winda Mara sees local elders working closely with the school to support the local Aboriginal children and our teaching of the local Gunditjmara Language and Culture Program.

We strive to be valued as an innovative and outstanding College that promotes partnerships between families, staff and the wider community. We support and empower students to accept responsibility for personal and academic growth and provide a safe and caring environment that allows all students to achieve their potential. We pride ourselves in the knowledge that each student is well-known to staff and that positive student-staff relationships prosper through the College.

The local Agriculture and Horticulture Industry is an employer of a large percentage of our community and as a result we are continuing to establish a strong primary industry curriculum base. We have a prosperous school farm, rearing chickens and sheep, plus growing vegetables. We are currently designing Community and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen gardens.

Selection Criteria

SC1 The ability to develop positive relationships and work with young people.

SC2 Demonstrated ability to work in recruiting, training, assessing and ongoing support of volunteers.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, with a range of people including teachers, volunteers, students, parents and local community.

SC4 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.

SC5 Commitment to the vision and values of Heywood & District Secondary College and the Standing Tall Program.

Role

The Standing Tall Program leader recruits and trains volunteers from the community to become mentors for young people in a school setting. It is an early intervention program which targets students at risk of disengaging from school

The strength of the program is its joint ownership by the school and community and operates in partnership with the philantrophic, business, community and government sectors.

The Standing Tall Program Leader reports to a Committee of Management.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, assess (with Committee assistance) and match (in consultation with Program administrator) the mentors.
• Monitor the progress of the mentoring relationships.
• Co-ordinate program activities.
• Increase the profile of the Standing Tall Program in the local community.
• Liaise with teaching staff where appropriate.
• Report to the Committee of Management and attend meetings as required.
• Be flexible in working hours and conditions.
• Other duties related tot eh Program as required.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time 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 case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

Desired attributes:

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Strong social and emotional skills
• Strong local connections.
• A demonstrated ability to work in recruiting, training, assessing and the ongoing support of volunteers.
• A demonstrated ability to work with young people.
• An understanding of Child Protection Policy and issues.
• Appropriate qualifications or experience.

Requirements:

• A written application that addresses the selection criteria. Applications must be submitted on the Department of Education jobs online.
• Three references, which should include current employment where possible.
• A current Police Check.
• 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.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx