Truganina South Primary School is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) development in the Wyndham network area. The school caters for all year levels from P-6. The school is located on Parkvista Drive and Federation Boulevard Truganina South and the majority of the students are drawn from the local area.
The state of the art facility provides critical infrastructure that brings together the best in contemporary educational design and promotes active student-centred learning through the creation of flexible, functional spaces.
The school is a leading example of ecological sustainability, with a frog bog and a range of other utility conservation measures.
The school structure is organised around the stages of schooling. Grades are arranged in straight Preps, 5's and 6's and multi-age grades for Years 1-4.
All teachers and students work in Learning Communities to create flexible teaching options in classrooms and to better cater for the individual needs of all students. All teachers adopt a shared responsibility for all students within the Learning Community. The school upholds high expectations of all.
At Truganina South Primary School the child is at the centre and purpose of all that we do. All teachers and support staff work hard to provide a teaching pedagogy reflective of 21st Century designs, including ICT rich environments and Personalised Learning for all students.
This innovative, rich and rigorous curriculum is delivered in a positive, stimulating and challenging learning environment where every child experiences success and develops a love of life-long learning. Our students are encouraged to explore their world through inquiry learning to become thinking, informed, resilient and self-directed learners who are able to be the best they can be and contribute actively to their community. The key components of the teaching programs at Truganina South Primary School are the effective teaching of literacy and numeracy. All staff are responsible for improved student learning outcomes.
Truganina South Primary school provides high quality programs in; Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science, LOTE (Mandarin) and Physical Education.
The School's Student Leadership system at Truganina South Primary School provide students from all year levels with leadership training and skill developments, and there will be many opportunities to experience positions of responsibility. Our students relish the opportunity to make decisions, take on responsibility and have an input into the direction of the school.
The relationships between the staff, students and parents are a fundamental strength at Truganina South Primary School. The school enjoys formidable Community involvement.
Parent involvement and participation in a variety of school activities are a significant feature of our school life and are actively encouraged and greatly valued. There is common community interest to work towards the provision of quality education for students at Truganina South Primary School.
In partnership with the YMCA, a long day care and a community centre are features of the school site providing community and children's services in the one location where families need them the most.
Our Vision
At Truganina South Primary School, the child is at the centre of all we do. We collaborate to support student wellbeing and learning, preparing our students for happy and successful futures.
Our Mission
It is the mission of Truganina South Primary School to provide our students with excellence in teaching and learning and to ensure that all students experience success. Through community connectedness, students develop a love of learning allowing them to become self-motivated, curious and tolerant citizens.
Our Values
Relationships - Developing strong relationships with all community members
- I will speak positively to others
- I will listen to others and accept what they have to say
- I will support others in need
- I will include others and embrace their contributions
Excellence - Striving to achieve excellence in all that we do
- I will work hard to achieve my goals
- I will always do my best
- I will strive to continually improve
Acceptance - Valuing others and accepting the differences and diversities of others
- I will show compassion towards others
- I will have a positive attitude to everyone
Collaboration - Working together to achieve our goals, vision and mission
- I will work cooperatively with all members of the community
- I will value the contributions of others
- I will provide constructive feedback to other people within our community
Honesty - Being honest with the people within our community
- I will always tell the truth
- I will encourage others to tell the truth
- I will respect others that tell the truth
Truganina South Primary School is seeking applications from educational leaders who are committed to a teaching pedagogy reflective of 21st Century Designs including ICT rich environments and personalized learning for all students. We are looking for educators who are committed to their profession and will contribute to the positive culture of our school.
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Important information to all applicants:
- Applications should be submitted as PDF with your cover letter / CV and KSC responses contained in the one document.
- Please ensure you include the details of 3 referees within your application.
SC1 Demonstrated interest in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary professional team of teachers, education support staff, therapists and other professionals to improve outcomes for students.
SC2 Ability to use clinical reasoning and design therapy interventions within the educational setting, including programs within the classroom.
SC3 Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, including teachers, parents and students.
SC4 Commitment to engage in ongoing professional learning, both within the school and externally.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
As our senior Speech Therapist, this role includes the following:
- Conduct formal assessment of students in areas such as, communication, alternative and augmentative communication, speech, language and social/behavioural needs.
- Provide the delivery of programs in collaboration with teachers, parents/carers according to students¿ individual needs.
- Document, record and accurately report on student progress and make recommendations for future programming.
- Plan and guide ES staff members in the delivery of our language support program
- Provide professional learning for staff
- Attend meetings eg staff, department, and program support group.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
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.
The initial responsibilities of this position will be:
- Effective assessment monitoring and reporting of student's individual needs.
- Implement therapeutic programs through individual, small group or whole class settings.
- Provide support to student's families or carers through direct and indirect means (E.g meetings and developing/providing resources)
- Effective organisation management and promotion of team work.
- Effective communication skills. Evidence of professionally sensitive communication with parents/carers and students.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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
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.
- 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
