Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 03/02/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1461450
Location ProfileCoburg North Primary School is located in the northern suburbs, about nine kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The school currently maintains an enrolment of around 530 students after a period of growth. The school premises include various facilities such as an indoor multi-purpose hall (Booegigat Building) connected to specialised rooms for Art, Italian, Music, STEAM, and PE. There's also an Administration building connected to the school library and 6 flexible classrooms (Wa-Dam-Buk Building), as well as newly renovated permanent classrooms (Ganbu Wilam) that host 6 flexible classrooms and a staff Learning Resource Center. Portable structures are also present with one housing our Wellbeing Hub which provides support to students requiring assistance with their social, emotional and behavioural needs. All teaching spaces have air conditioning and heating and large wall mounted TVs that are wirelessly connected to Apple TV/HDMI for teaching and learning.
Sustainability is a shared priority involving staff, students, and parents. Students are encouraged to bring Nude Food and Community Kitchen Garden operates on the school grounds that student's access. Coburg North students are encouraged to ride to school and the school is a flag ship school for Ride2School and Merr-Bek Council's Open Street initative.The school grounds encompass four new adventure playgrounds, two basketball/netball courts, a large sports oval and a large outdoor covered space.
Coburg North Primary's staff will consist of a Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 34 teachers, 8.4 full-time equivalent Education Support (ES) staff, one administration personnel, and two business managers (include facilities manager & 2 days IT support). The school will have twenty-five grades along with five specialist programs - Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Italian, and STEAM. The school also provides a personalised iPad program for Year 5 and 6 students and a school-based iPad program for Foundation to Year 4 students with a 1 device : 2 student ratio. All teaching staff are provided with an iPad upon commencement of employment.
The school's socio-economic profile is relatively high, as indicated by the Student Family Occupation Index. The parent community is actively involved and works collaboratively with the school to enhance the education experience. A Parents and Friends group organises fundraising events and community-building activities.
The school additionally offers an Out of School Hours Care Program through an accredited provider, TheirCare.
School Vision: To build a community of curious, creative and engaged learners who are empowered to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world. Collectively we will work with our students to become responsible global citizens who have the skills, knowledge and personal attributes they need for their future.
School Values: The school's values are rooted in inclusivity, ensuring that all students, teachers, and parents/carers have a safe and conducive learning environment. The core values are respect, responsibility, and resilience, encouraging positive behaviour and the ability to overcome challenges.
Our three core values are:
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 requirement for this position] Monday to Friday 9am to 3.30pm
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.
ResponsibilitiesIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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 StandardsVictorian 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 ValuesThe 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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