Upper Class jobs

Selection Criteria

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Student Health and Nursing Care
• Management of Medical Conditions
• Medication Management
• Health Records and Confidentiality
• Communication and Collaboriation
• Health Promotion and Wellbeing
• Child Safety and Professional Practice

Who May Apply

Primary School:

Essential:

• Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

Post graduate qualification and/or demonstrated expertise in paediatric health, school health, community health, public health and/or primary health care.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. 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 (KOD) via [email protected]

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.

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

• 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

Please ensure that your application includes:

• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Location Profile

Woori Yallock Primary School is situated in the Yarra Ranges and we are blessed with some of the best grounds for a school, as well as an amazing outlook over the mountains and the Upper Yarra Valley.

The teaching and learning that happens both inside and outside the classroom is based on latest research. We use Fountas & Pinnell toolkit for reading comprehension, SWST for spelling and Michael Ymer¿s planning tools and resources for numeracy. Our teachers are complemented by literacy coaches and math specialists, enabling us to provide a comprehensive program that caters for all students. We also have specialist teachers in Art, LOTE, ICT and P.E.

Providing a supportive, positive and caring environment is also our priority. Our School Chaplain and Primary Welfare Officer work effectively with all staff members to support the emotional needs and wellbeing of all students.

We are an environmentally friendly school with features such as a frog bog, vegetable garden, native flora area, solar panels and water tanks that provide the greater proportion of water required for daily use. Our grounds are spacious and allow for both active and passive play. We have a double basketball court sealed area, three separate play equipment areas, a grassed oval as well as extensive gardens and lawn.

In the 2020 State Budget, it was announced that we would receive $10.5 million dollars to upgrade the school buildings and turn them into more modern learning spaces. Construction was completed in 2023 and our new facilities beautifully support our teaching and learning.

Our school motto is `Take Pride At All Times¿. Our four houses are Barraring (water), Barak (Indigenous chief) Toolebewong (mountain) and Muyan (wattle) reflect the areas indigenous past. At Woori Yallock Primary School we provide a comprehensive curriculum, personalised learning, exceptional teaching and high expectations. We ensure that when students graduate, all opportunities in life are open to them.

Our school has doubled in its student population in the past 9 years and currently has 420 students. This growth is due to the improved teaching methods and outstanding academic results. Our parents now feel pride and confident in their local school. The school continues to dominate the Yarra Valley Schools Public Speaking Competition which it has won the past six years in a row.

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