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Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1438285
Terang College is a Foundation-12 school situated in the rural town of Terang, we are 220km West of Melbourne and 45km East of Warrnambool. The school consists of three sub schools: early years (Foundation to 4), middle years (years 5 to 8) and senior school (years 9 to 12). Currently, the College has around 50 staff members, comprising of Principal class (Principal and two Assistant Principals), one Learning Specialist (curriculum development), two Leading Teachers, Business Manager, Teachers, Education support, and Wellbeing staff.
Terang College has an enrolment of 260 (2023). The has a long tradition of academic excellence and a very broad co-curricular program fostering the development of the whole person.
In July 2023, Terang College successfully amalgamated our P-4 and 5-12 campuses to create a unique learning hub with the local kindergarten and the P-4 Campus of the Hampden Specialist School also located at the Strong Street campus site. The College has had several facility upgrades including a comprehensive Science/Technology Building, Primary Centre, and a Learning/Library Hub, as well as a Trade Training Centre.
The motto of Terang College, `Together We Grow¿ identifies aims of growing through a co-operative and sharing approach to developing each child. Terang College fosters and encourages:
The College promotes personal development and self-esteem of each student, and the development of courteous, articulate, and thoughtful attitudes is encouraged. The values of Respect, Responsibility and Pride are taught, modelled, and nurtured. The College pedagogy and programs aim to foster tolerance and respect of others as well as respect for the local and global environment but most importantly a respect for themselves in their learning and growth.
College Council promotes an expectation for parents to uphold the goals of the College and encourages their involvement in the education development of their children. Opportunities are made available for parents to participate in curriculum and College policy development through such groups as the Parents Association as well as sporting days and excursions.
The College has invested in the Professional Learning Communities¿ approach to work in collaborative teams to transform the way we work to improve student outcomes. The College has a major emphasis on academic rigor and high expectations but overriding all others is the wellbeing of the students, staff and parents and ensures they become confident, contributing members of their communities. The College¿s comprehensive, challenging academic curriculum encourages a strong work ethic. The students are polite and hardworking which has translated to either good VCE results that maximise students¿ tertiary education options or numerous career opportunities for students and respect within the Terang and District community.
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.
[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 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:
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.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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]
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
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
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