Location Profile

Torquay College is a thriving community where high expectations, wellbeing, and connection underpin each student¿s growth and success. We provide a dynamic learning environment that enables unique experiences, enriching and deepening our connection with the Surf Coast, in support of our commitment to: Living and Learning by the Sea. Torquay College is committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performing learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Our values of Respect, Doing Your Best, and Friendship form the foundation of our community and guide all decisions, actions, and interactions. We believe that every child should be happy, healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged to grow in their educational environment. Respect: We believe in treating others with kindness, empathy, and fairness. By valuing and appreciating the differences in our community, we create a safe and welcoming space for all. Respect is reflected in how we listen to others, honour their ideas, and celebrate diversity. Doing Your Best: We strive for excellence in all aspects of our school life. Whether in academics, extracurricular activities, or personal growth, we are committed to giving our best effort, maintaining a growth mindset, and continuously improving. We encourage resilience and perseverance, knowing that every effort counts towards our success. Friendship: Building strong, supportive relationships is at the heart of our community. We promote inclusivity and encourage positive interactions that foster a sense of belonging. Through friendship, we create a collaborative and caring environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Selection Criteria

SC1: Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needs including the capacity to work directly with students who have complex behavioural and learning needs.
SC2: Developed interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills including the ability to work as a member of transdisciplinary teams and to be supportive of wider school initiatives.
SC3: Ability to maintain appropriate documentation including record keeping, therapy goals and plans, and conducting student assessments.
SC4: Experience delivering professional development and/or upskilling staff in inclusive practices.
SC5: Sound understanding of privacy and ethical obligations in handling student health information.
SC6: Demonstrated understanding of the Victorian Department of Education Disability Inclusion Model.

Role

Attendance is requirement for this position

Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school/s.  Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.

A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5.  Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.

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.

Responsibilities

As a member of the leadership team within a school/s responsible for the management of the following:
[Insert as appropriate]
Examples are:

• Management of recruitment policy and procedures.
• Management of the development and delivery of professional development programs within the school/s.
• Management of the development and implementation of human resource planning, strategies and guidelines.
• Management of the delivery and quality of professional student support services involving multi-disciplinary functions e.g. therapist, psychological and social work services.
• Provision of expert and authoritative advice regarding workforce planning for all school operations and services.
• Management of the school/s budget and financial performance.

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 [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.

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

Other Information

• 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

Please ensure that your application includes:

• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.