Education Support

Government schools; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Biyala Primary School Armstrong Creek is seeking an Education Support Class staff member to join our growing team and contribute to an inclusive, high‑performing learning environment. This role supports teachers, coordinates support staff and helps maintain a positive school culture.

Based in Armstrong Creek, the position aligns with our commitment to high expectations, strong relationships and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and support others in specified work functions.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.
• Communicate clearly in team settings.
• Possess technical knowledge relevant to the role.
• Provide advice and support to management and staff.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers within an educational program under supervision.
• Coordinate support staff within the work area.
• Support health and wellbeing tasks as required.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Professional judgement

Education

Education support qualifications

Job description

Location: 170 Coastside Drive, Armstrong Creek, 3217

Biyala Primary School is a growing school in the heart of the Armstrong Creek community. Having opened in Term 1, 2026, Biyala has established strong foundations in its first year, with a clear focus on high expectations, strong relationships, student wellbeing and excellence in learning.

As we enter our second year, our school community continues to grow. We are seeking passionate and committed staff who are excited to join a positive, high-performing school.

Our School

Biyala provides contemporary, purpose-built learning environments designed to support high-quality teaching, student engagement and collaboration. The school is designed to grow to approximately 650 students from Prep to Year 6 and includes a co-located kindergarten, creating strong early learning connections for local families.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to create a thriving learning community where every child feels seen, supported and inspired to succeed.

We aim to empower learners to grow academically, socially and emotionally through high expectations, strong relationships and a culture of gratitude and care.

Our values of Gratitude, Kindness and Excellence underpin everything we do:

• Gratitude We acknowledge and appreciate the opportunities, people and community around us.
• Kindness We treat ourselves and others with care, empathy and respect.
• Excellence We strive for our personal best in learning, behaviour and contribution.

Grow with Gratitude, Lead with Kindness, Succeed with Excellence.

Teaching and Learning

At Biyala, we believe that great teaching is built on high expectations and strong relationships.

Our approach is underpinned by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the Biyala Instructional Model. We place a strong emphasis on explicit teaching, effective planning and assessment, evidence-informed practice and consistent routines.

We value the Art of Teaching knowing students well, exercising professional judgement and making purposeful decisions that respond to the needs of every learner.

Our staff work collaboratively and are supported to develop their practice through professional learning, feedback and continuous improvement.

Our Culture

Our first year has focused on establishing a positive, connected and predictable school culture. We believe students thrive when expectations are clear, routines are consistent and relationships are strong.

We are looking for staff who:

• Hold high expectations for every student
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families
• Are committed to student engagement, wellbeing and achievement
• Value consistent routines and evidence-informed practice
• Recognise the importance of professional judgement and the Art of Teaching
• Are committed to professional growth and collaborative practice
• Contribute positively to our school culture and take collective responsibility for student success

Join Biyala in 2027

Joining Biyala in 2027 is an opportunity to become part of a school with strong foundations, a clear sense of purpose and an exciting future.

As our school continues to grow, we are looking for teachers who want to contribute to our culture, strengthen their own practice and make a genuine difference to the learning and wellbeing of our students.

If you share our commitment to high expectations, strong relationships and excellence in learning, we would love to hear from you.

Location Profile

Biyala Primary School Armstrong Creek

Location: 170 Coastside Drive, Armstrong Creek, 3217

Biyala Primary School is a growing school in the heart of the Armstrong Creek community. Having opened in Term 1, 2026, Biyala has established strong foundations in its first year, with a clear focus on high expectations, strong relationships, student wellbeing and excellence in learning.

As we enter our second year, our school community continues to grow. We are seeking passionate and committed staff who are excited to join a positive, high-performing school.

Our School

Biyala provides contemporary, purpose-built learning environments designed to support high-quality teaching, student engagement and collaboration. The school is designed to grow to approximately 650 students from Prep to Year 6 and includes a co-located kindergarten, creating strong early learning connections for local families.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to create a thriving learning community where every child feels seen, supported and inspired to succeed.

We aim to empower learners to grow academically, socially and emotionally through high expectations, strong relationships and a culture of gratitude and care.

Our values of Gratitude, Kindness and Excellence underpin everything we do:

• Gratitude We acknowledge and appreciate the opportunities, people and community around us.
• Kindness We treat ourselves and others with care, empathy and respect.
• Excellence We strive for our personal best in learning, behaviour and contribution.

Grow with Gratitude, Lead with Kindness, Succeed with Excellence.

Teaching and Learning

At Biyala, we believe that great teaching is built on high expectations and strong relationships.

Our approach is underpinned by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the Biyala Instructional Model. We place a strong emphasis on explicit teaching, effective planning and assessment, evidence-informed practice and consistent routines.

We value the Art of Teaching knowing students well, exercising professional judgement and making purposeful decisions that respond to the needs of every learner.

Our staff work collaboratively and are supported to develop their practice through professional learning, feedback and continuous improvement.

Our Culture

Our first year has focused on establishing a positive, connected and predictable school culture. We believe students thrive when expectations are clear, routines are consistent and relationships are strong.

We are looking for staff who:

• Hold high expectations for every student
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families
• Are committed to student engagement, wellbeing and achievement
• Value consistent routines and evidence-informed practice
• Recognise the importance of professional judgement and the Art of Teaching
• Are committed to professional growth and collaborative practice
• Contribute positively to our school culture and take collective responsibility for student success

Join Biyala in 2027

Joining Biyala in 2027 is an opportunity to become part of a school with strong foundations, a clear sense of purpose and an exciting future.

As our school continues to grow, we are looking for teachers who want to contribute to our culture, strengthen their own practice and make a genuine difference to the learning and wellbeing of our students.

If you share our commitment to high expectations, strong relationships and excellence in learning, we would love to hear from 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 technicalknowledge 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 growthfor both self and others.

Role

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 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:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typical, 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