We ask that applicants attach their cover letter, resume and responses to the KSC in the one document with their name on every page.

Tyabb Primary School is situated on the Mornington Peninsula, in a semi-rural enclave between the more developed areas of Somerville and Hastings. The school draws its enrolments from a particularly large area. The largest proportion of the school enrolments come from Somerville and Hastings with other children coming from Tyabb, Moorooduc, Bittern, Crib Point and further afield. A common factor amongst many of the out of neighbourhood enrolments is the very good reputation that the school holds within the wider community. This has resulted in a steady pattern of growth and healthy prep enrolments each year. The school's current enrolment is approximately 420 students. In 2019 we have 18 classes with 5 specialist areas - Art, Physical Education, Science, Music, LOTE and an electives program for our senior students. Extra curricula activities include Instrumental Music Lessons, HPV Energy Challenge, Camps, Water Safety, Concert and Green Team .



Established in 1891, Tyabb Primary School is firmly committed to meeting the needs of the 'whole child' by providing an engaging and supportive learning environment where children are challenged to achieve their personal best. We believe that learning and personal growth are dependent on developing personal skills, self esteem and having positive relationships with others. We focus on the development of these personal skills as well as their academic achievements in Literacy and Numeracy. As a Professional Learning Community, Tyabb Primary School continues to use a personalised approach to learning and teaching that focuses on an individual student’s point of need. We teach from this individual point of need to ensure maximum learning growth and potential. Knowledge and skills are further developed through our specialist program and Inquiry Learning Approach aimed at developing thinking skills and the ability to question, locate, gather, analyse and apply information in a wide range of contexts.

Tyabb Primary School is firmly committed to meeting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of all children.

As stated in our Mission Statement, we aim to ensure that all students:

- learn the necessary skills and attitudes to become productive, caring, thinking individuals,
- develop as adaptable and resilient individuals who respect themselves, others and the environment
- become lifelong learners and
- strive for excellence.

We will provide a safe, positive and stimulating environment where parents, teachers, students and the wider community work cooperatively to ensure:

- an engaging and challenging curriculum,
- exceptional teaching and
- high standard resources.

To achieve this we place enormous emphasis on each child’s personal development as well as their academic achievement. The ‘You Can Do It’ keys to success of persistence, confidence, resilience, organisation and getting along are taught and encouraged throughout the school along with our shared values - Respect, Responsibility, Safety, Optimism and Integrity.

Our motto is “From little things, big things grow”. This represents what we aim to achieve in our school. It has obvious connections with our oak tree emblem and demonstrates a commitment to advance the academic and personal development of our students providing opportunities to achieve “big things” from their first small beginnings in grade prep.

SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.

SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.

SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.

[Attendance requirement for this position]

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction. Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

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.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

- Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
- Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
- Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
- Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
- Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
- Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
- Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
- Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
- Assist in the translation of documents.
- Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.
- Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
- Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.

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

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx