Education Support

Department of Education Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Biyala Primary School, part of the Department of Education Victoria network, invites applications for an Education Support Class role for 2027. You will support teachers, assist with routines, and help deliver inclusive learning; supervision of students and coordination of aides may be involved under supervision.

This position emphasizes strong relationships, student wellbeing and adherence to school policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks.
• Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
• Communicates with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Advisory support

Professional learning

Professional judgement

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Deakin University VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

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 to 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. Typically, 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 time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
• Supports communication between teachers and parents
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

Who May Apply

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

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*******@education.vic.gov.au

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

Conditions of Employment

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.