At Thornbury High School, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. Our core vision is to inspire and empower students to become respectful, resilient, and innovative leaders, equipped with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
We are dedicated to providing a holistic education through a broad range of academic and extracurricular programs that cater to the diverse needs, talents, and aspirations of our students. Our strong focus on inclusivity ensures that all students feel valued, respected, and supported in their individual learning journeys. We cultivate a culture of high expectations, fostering a safe and secure learning environment where every student can achieve their personal best.
Our school's vision is underpinned by the following core values:
- Academic Excellence: We maintain high academic standards and encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
- Respect and Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and foster an environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and respect.
- Wellbeing and Resilience: We prioritize the mental and emotional wellbeing of our students, helping them develop resilience and confidence to face life's challenges.
- Innovation and Opportunity: We embrace innovation in teaching and learning, offering a wide range of opportunities for students to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.
Thornbury High School serves approximately 1,100 students, and we continue to lead in academic achievement and post-school pathways. Our strong performance in VCE results, highlighted by our recent recognition with `The Age¿ Schools that Excel Award, reflects our commitment to excellence. We continue to see significant improvement in student outcomes, with 16% of our Year 12 cohort achieving an ATAR above 90.
We are proud of our diverse programs, including the free instrumental music tuition offered to Year 7 and 8 students, our expanded Sports Academy, and the Italian language immersion program. Our commitment to fostering both academic and extracurricular growth is reinforced by recent developments in our school facilities, including the $14.9 million STEAM Centre and the Performing Arts and Sports Centre, which further enhance our vibrant teaching and learning environment.
Thornbury High School values the diverse backgrounds of our students and staff, and we work to create a school culture where all feel welcome and supported. Our student-led bullying survey, along with ongoing efforts to promote wellbeing, contribute to a secure and positive learning environment where students can grow both academically and personally.
We are committed to ongoing improvement and providing a high-quality educational experience for all students. For more information, please visit our website at www.thornburyhs.vic.edu.au or connect with us through our community Facebook page.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which Thornbury High School stands, the Wurundjeri People, and pay our respects to their elders¿ past, present, and emerging.
Application Information
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Thornbury High School. Please note the following details when submitting your application:
- Applicants must provide a statement addressing the key selection criteria.
- Please attach your cover letter, resume, and key selection criteria in one document, with your full name as the file name.
- Include your DE Employee ID Number (if applicable).
- Provide three (3) referees, including names, contact numbers, and email addresses.
- If successful, a current WWCC/VIT card will be required.
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 technical knowledge 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 growth for both self and others.
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.
Title: Administration, First Aid & International Student Program Support
Reports To: Business Manager & Principal Team
Subordinates: None
Salary Range: ES 1-2 (First Aid Allowance, where applicable)
Time fraction: 1.0
Role Purpose:
The primary purpose of this role is to provide administrative and operational support across school administration, first aid and the International Student Program (ISP). The position supports the effective operation of these functions by undertaking established administrative processes, maintaining accurate records and documentation, providing first aid support and assisting the school to meet relevant Department of Education requirements. The role operates within established Department and school policies, procedures and guidelines, with direction and support available from the Business Manager and Principal Team.
Duties
- Provide administrative support for the school's International Student Program in accordance with Department of Education International Education Division requirements, the ISP School Toolkit and established school procedures.
- Maintain accurate ISP records, student documentation and information within relevant Department and school systems.
- Monitor routine ISP administrative requirements and timelines and escalate matters requiring decision or interpretation to the Business Manager or Principal Team.
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of documentation required for ISP reporting, compliance and accreditation purposes.
- Liaise with students, families, school staff, the International Education Division and other stakeholders regarding routine ISP administrative matters.
- Provide first aid to students and staff in accordance with Department and school policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate first aid records, student medical alerts and relevant health information within Compass, CASES21 and other approved systems.
- Maintain first aid facilities, supplies, equipment and documentation and support the administration of student medical management requirements.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support, including responding to enquiries, processing documentation, data entry, records management, mail, stock control and meeting coordination.
- Prepare routine reports and information as requested by the Business Manager and Principal Team.
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriately manage personal, health and other sensitive information.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and make recommendations to the Business Manager.
- Comply with Department and school policies, Child Safe Standards, occupational health and safety requirements and mandatory training requirements.
- Support school events and activities, including approved activities outside ordinary hours where required.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the Education Support Class Level 1, Range 2 classification as directed by the Principal or Business Manager.
Conditions apply: Police Check, VIT/WWCC, Child Safety Standards, DET Code of Conduct.
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
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
