Deanside Primary School is a rapidly growing, values-driven school serving a high-growth community in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, joyful learning environment where every student and staff member is supported to succeed.
Deanside Primary School officially opened January 2022. It is located at 38 Conservatory Drive, Deanside, 3336; which is situated between Caroline Springs and Aintree. The school currently has an enrolment of 700 students and we are forecasting further growth for 2026 due to the amount of housing being built across the new suburb of Deanside.
Deanside Primary School accommodates students from Foundation to Year 6. Currently we have 32 classrooms operating in the school, with five Specialist areas of STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, PE and Kitchen/Garden taught weekly. LOTE (AUSLAN) was introduced in 2024 and is delivered by all classroom teachers via an online platform.
Deanside Primary School has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where students from all age groups play together across our sports fields, Community Hub, play equipment, and play spaces.
Students are always at the centre of everything we do and we plan to their needs. We pride ourselves on being a caring and innovative school, with a welcoming community and friendly culture. Deanside Primary School is focussed on developing respectful relationships between students, staff and families to ensure each student¿s social, emotional and academic learning is developed. All students have access to iPads and our teaching staff use Mac laptops in a technology immersed classroom environment with AppleTV¿s and document cameras.
Objective
Deanside Primary School objective is to ensure that all students will attain the knowledge and learning traits that will enable a lifelong love of learning and the disposition and capacity to engage critically and confidently within Australian society.
Deanside Primary School will place great emphasis on students, staff and our community, treating everyone with courtesy and respect as well as having high expectations in relation to behaviour and how we respond to different situations. We will strive to develop social and communication skills which help students deal with a range of situations they will encounter as they become lifelong learners.
Mission
Deanside Primary School¿s mission is to ensure students are supported to achieve their personal best academically, socially and emotionally. Students are encouraged to become courteous, self-managing, resilient and independent young people who have a sense of social responsibility and who are effectively prepared for life in an ever-changing world.
Our Vision is to have students that are -
- creative and critical thinkers
- empowered to positively impact both their school and their community.
- joined in a partnership with their teachers to monitor their progress, identify their next point of challenge and collaborate positively with their peers.
- driven to have high expectations
- immersed in a learning culture based on evidence, best practice and inclusion.
- exposed to an environment where Learning and Wellbeing is equally important and we strive to create an inclusive environment that meets the needs of every student.
Our School Values drive our school culture. We constantly refer to the values of Excellence, Respect, Responsibility and Care.
This position is a full time position. Hours will be 8:00am - 4:06pm or 8:30am - 4:36pm.
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Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse educational, behavioural and wellbeing needs within a primary school setting.
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Proven ability to coordinate staff, manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing operational requirements.
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Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build productive relationships with students, staff, families, and external agencies.
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Demonstrated capacity to lead, support and mentor Education Support staff while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
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Demonstrated ability to contribute to student support planning, documentation, and the implementation of targeted interventions.
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Commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes for all learners.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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.
Leadership and Coordination
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Coordinate the daily operations of Education Support staff within the designated cohort.
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Assist Daily organiser with Education Support staff timetables, ensuring effective allocation of support across classrooms, intervention programs and yard duty supervision.
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Manage adjustments to staffing allocations in response to planned and unplanned staff absences to maintain continuity of student support.
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Provide direct support to classes and individual students during periods of high staff absence or increased student need.
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Monitor and review the effectiveness of Education Support allocations and recommend adjustments where required.
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Act as the primary contact person for teachers and Education Support staff regarding ES-related matters within the designated cohort.
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Support the induction, mentoring and ongoing development of Education Support staff.
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Collaborate with the Education Support Coordinator of the alternate cohort to ensure consistency of practices and expectations across the school.
Student Support and Inclusion
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Coordinate support for students with diverse learning, behavioural, social, and emotional needs.
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Lead and support the implementation of targeted intervention and support programs.
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Work collaboratively with teachers to ensure support strategies are implemented consistently and effectively.
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Support staff to implement reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices that promote student engagement and learning.
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Assist in the development and implementation of personal hygiene plans, social stories, behaviour support strategies, transition plans and other student support resources.
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Contribute to the development and maintenance of student support documentation, observations, and records.
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Monitor emerging student needs and communicate recommendations to relevant staff and leadership teams.
Family and Community Partnerships
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Liaise with parents and guardians regarding routine student support matters, including wellbeing, behaviour, personal care, and hygiene plans.
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Support positive partnerships between home and school to enhance student wellbeing and educational outcomes.
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Participate in Student Support Group (SSG) meetings and other student support meetings as required.
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Work collaboratively with families to support successful student transitions and ongoing engagement with learning.
Collaboration and Communication
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Work closely with the Assistant Principals, Allied Health, Team Leaders, and teaching staff.
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Support communication and collaboration between Education Support staff and teachers to ensure clarity of roles, expectations, and support strategies.
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Contribute to whole-school inclusion, wellbeing, and student support initiatives.
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Promote a collaborative, respectful and inclusive culture amongst Education Support staff.
Administration and Compliance
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Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to student support programs and interventions.
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Contribute to documentation required for student support planning, inclusion initiatives and funding applications where required.
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Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in all aspects of the role.
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Ensure compliance with school policies, Department requirements and child safety standards.
Other Duties
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Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal or Assistant Principals consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
Relationships
The Education Support Coordinator reports to the Wellbeing and Inclusion Assistant Principal and works collaboratively with:
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Principal Class
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Wellbeing and Inclusion Team
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Team Leaders
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Teaching Staff
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Education Support Staff
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Students and Families
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External Agencies and Service Providers (where applicable)
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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
[email protected]
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.
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
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
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.
