Overview
Work type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
Occupation: Education and Training
Location: Southern Metropolitan
Reference: 1480194
Location Profile
Hampton Park Primary School is a dynamic and inclusive learning community located in the heart of Hampton Park. With a rich history spanning over 100 years, our school continues to evolve to meet the needs of our diverse and growing community. We are committed to providing high-quality education in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.
Is HAMPTON PARK PRIMARY the right school for you?
We encourage you to take a tour of our school, as it provides the best opportunity to experience our environment, meet staff, and determine if it¿s the right fit for you. To make arrangements, contact the school on [email protected] or 9799 1440.
School Structure & Facilities
Hampton Park Primary has an enrolment of approximately 425 students with 3 classes per year level and an average class size of 21 structured to provide optimal learning environments. Our dedicated and passionate staff includes classroom teachers, specialist teachers, education support staff, wellbeing staff, and a leadership team focused on instructional improvement and student success. In the majority of classrooms, we prioritise having additional Educational Support staff in classroom support to aid in reasonable adjustments for students where needed.
Our school has 3 main buildings that house our classrooms and purpose-built Art, Science and digital technology spaces. We also have a Community Hub that connects families with support services, playgroups, and adult learning programs.
Our Vision & Values
At Hampton Park Primary, we believe that education is the foundation for a bright future. Our vision is to empower lifelong learners who contribute to and thrive in an inclusive and connected community.
Guided by our values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, we instil in students the skills and mindset needed to succeed in school and beyond. These values are embedded in our teaching, learning, and interactions every day.
Our Approach to Learning
We are committed to evidence-based teaching practices that cater to diverse learning needs. Our English program is informed by the body of research known as the Science of Reading, ensuring that all students develop strong literacy skills through a structured, systematic approach. We prioritise whole-class explicit teaching, with a focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Our structured English and Mathematics models ensure all students build strong foundational skills, while our specialist programs in Science, Digital Technologies, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Mandarin provide rich and engaging learning opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, our students participate in:
- Intervention and enrichment programs that support individual growth.
- A range of lunchtime clubs, leadership opportunities, and community initiatives.
A School Where Wellbeing Matters
Student wellbeing is central to everything we do. We have:
- A dedicated Wellbeing Hub, school psychologist and speech pathologist, and social-emotional learning programs to support students holistically.
- Lunchtime clubs, Breakfast Club, and structured play programs to foster connection and engagement.
- A strong focus on community partnerships, including our Community Hub, which offers playgroups, adult learning programs, and family support services.
Our Team & Professional Learning Culture
Our staff are collaborative, reflective, and driven by a shared commitment to excellence. We foster a professional learning cycle of Learn, Plan, Commit, and Reflect, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.
We are looking for educators who:
- Are committed to evidence-based teaching and learning.
- Value teamwork, shared leadership, and a strong sense of community.
- Are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students.
Key Improvement Strategies
In Term 4 2023 we had our last review and we are currently in our second Annual Implementation Plan. Our focus is on:
- Establish a culture of high expectations through shared accountability, consistency of practice and rigour.
- Develop instructional leadership capabilities to improve pedagogical practices and data literacy.
- Build the curriculum and assessment capabilities of staff to effectively differentiate learning for all students.
- Embed newly redefined whole school purpose, vision and values.
- Establish and embed a school-wide approach to social and emotional learning.
- Enhance opportunities for agency, advocacy and ensure equity and inclusion.
- Build a school-wide approach to supporting students requiring reasonable adjustments.
Join Our Journey
Hampton Park Primary School is a school with a proud history and an exciting future. If you are looking for a place where you can collaborate, grow, and have a meaningful impact, we could be the perfect fit for you.
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 is 8:30am - 4:36pm, Monday to Friday. There is potential to negotiate the time fraction, although attendance on Friday is required. This is a short term leave replacement position with the possibility of extension.
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 years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination 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 schedule 3). 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 clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork
- Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records
- Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records
- Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters)
- Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
- Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school
- In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures
- Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures
- Manage client reception and office operations
- Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements
- Coordinate staff timetabling
- Undertakes VASS and/or VET administration support
- Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students
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 [email protected]
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
Attendance is 8:30am - 4:36pm, Monday to Friday. There is potential to negotiate the time fraction, although attendance on Friday is required. This is a short term leave replacement position with the possibility of extension.
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
Applications close Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11.59PM
