Whittlesea Secondary College is located in the outer metropolitan suburb of Whittlesea, in Melbourne's north. With an enrolment of approximately 780 students and situated on a spacious 30-acre site, the College enjoys a unique semi-rural setting that provides a calm and expansive learning environment.
WSC is a well-established and proud part of the local community, with a rich history of delivering authentic, varied, and engaging learning opportunities. While our students come from over 30 different feeder primary schools, we maintain strong community connections and place great importance on nurturing a sense of belonging for every student.
We are committed to offering a diverse and forward-thinking curriculum that empowers students to take control of their learning and lives. From Years 7 through to VCE, VET, and VCE Vocational Major (VCE-VM), our programs are designed to support every learner to thrive, discover their passions, and build meaningful future pathways.
Our teaching and leadership structure is designed to support high-quality learning experiences. The College is led by one Principal and three Assistant Principals, supported by 5 Leading Teachers, 2 Learning Specialists,72 teaching staff, and 17 EFT Education Support Officers. Our strong and collaborative leadership team works to foster continuous improvement, professional excellence, and inclusive learning for all students.
Student voice is a cornerstone of our school culture. We actively promote leadership and agency, providing students with multiple opportunities to lead projects, contribute to decision-making, and make a meaningful difference in the school and wider community.
The College is proud to offer a dynamic senior years program that supports academic and vocational pathways. In addition to VCE, students can engage in VET studies, School-Based Apprenticeships, and VCE-VM. Our purpose-built Trade Training Centre delivers VET courses in Automotive, Engineering, and Building & Construction, helping students gain hands-on skills and industry certifications.
We maintain a strong focus on literacy and numeracy growth across all year levels, using evidence-based strategies, targeted assessment, and personalised support to meet individual learning needs. Innovative and inquiry-based learning, enhanced by extensive digital technology, encourages creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Communication between students, staff, and families is supported through the COMPASS School Management System, ensuring a connected and informed school community.
Whittlesea Secondary College also provides a vibrant co-curricular program, including Performing Arts, Music, state-level sporting opportunities, scholarship programs, and our partnership with our local services. These offerings reinforce our commitment to developing the whole person and building strong links with our community.
At WSC, we value student-centred learning and foster student leadership across the entire school. Our goal is to help young people find their voice, develop resilience, and prepare confidently for a complex and rapidly changing world. We are proud to be shaping the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and contributors.
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:
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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.
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Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
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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.
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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 may include:
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Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
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Supports communication between teachers and parents
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Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
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Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
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Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
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Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
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Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
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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
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Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
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Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille
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.
