Education Support Staff - Secondary School

Kingswood College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term breaks leave

Professional development opportunities

Growth-focused school environment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Kingswood College invites applications for Education Support Staff (Secondary) to support individual differences programs for 2027. Three part-time positions available, 3–4 days per week, 8.15am to 4.00pm with days flexible.

Successful applicants will have a valid WWCC or VIT, a passion for education, and a collaborative approach to supporting student learning and wellbeing in various school settings.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Employment Working With Children Check or VIT registration.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Commitment to child safety and inclusion.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students individually or in groups in specific learning areas.
• Facilitating communication between students and teachers and aiding interpretation of instructions.
• Providing general support and care for students.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to program evaluations.
• Supporting student involvement in classrooms, playgrounds, camps, excursions, and sporting events.
• Preparing and managing student resources and equipment.
• Promoting inclusive practices and student independence.
• Upholding Child Safety standards and Kingswood College policies.
• Contributing positively to the Kingswood College community.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Time management

Student support

Job description

Education Support Staff - Secondary School

About Us
At Kingswood College, we embolden hearts and inspire minds. Established in 1890, we are a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 college that prioritises respect, kindness, courage, perseverance, and excellence in our school culture. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, guiding us in our commitment to fostering an educational environment that celebrates each individual’s potential.

Our Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Individual Differences team in a dynamic and supportive role as part of our Education Support Staff (ESS) in 2027. This role is specifically aimed at enhancing our Individual Differences program, which supports secondary students to be their best and achieve their best. This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who is studying teaching to obtain classroom experience supporting our students learning needs.

We have three part-time positions available for 2027, offering 3–4 days per week, with working hours of 8.15am to 4.00pm and flexibility in the days worked.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting students individually or in groups in specific learning areas
• Facilitating communication between students and teachers and aiding in the interpretation of instructions
• Providing general support and care for students
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to program evaluations
• Supporting student involvement in a variety of settings including classrooms, playgrounds, camps, excursions, and sporting events
• Preparing and managing student resources and equipment
• Promoting and ensuring inclusive practices and student independence
• Uphold our Child Safety standards and policies at all times
• Uphold the values and vision of Kingswood College, contributing positively to our community.

Successful applicants will:

• Hold a valid Employment Working With Children Check or VIT registration
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for education and supporting young people in their learning journey
• Exhibit a commitment to promoting child safety and inclusion
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students and contribute to a supportive classroom environment
• Be highly organised and able to manage time effectively across a range of tasks and classrooms
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, following direction and contributing to team-based approaches
• Have a proactive and collaborative approach to supporting student learning and wellbeing
• Respond positively to feedback and use it to continuously improve practice

Our Benefits

• Enjoy leave during the term breaks
• Values focussed and high performing working environment
• Work alongside inspiring and talented educational leaders
• Professional development opportunities and a growth focused school
• Wellbeing and social activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Close date: Applications close 25 October 2026.

Enquiries: *******@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au

Kingswood College is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and we implement appropriate recruitment and vetting practices. Applicants will need to provide evidence of VIT registration or an Employment Working With Children Check prior to the commencement of their employment. Reference checks will be completed as part of the employment process. Applicants should become familiar with our child safe practices as described in our Child Safe Policy, as well as the Code of Conduct, which are available on the Kingswood College website.