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Positions Available 

Junior School Administration Support

We are seeking a dedicated and organised person to fill the role of administration support for our junior school (years 7-9). The role is full-time and includes a range of functions to support students, families, and level coordinators across the junior school.

Competencies

  • Strong administration skills
  • Highly organised
  • Ability to keep accurate records
  • Data entry
  • High levels of ICT skills, including Compass and Microsoft Office
  • High levels of confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

  • Tracking of daily roll marking and attendance
  • Signing students in & out of school for late arrivals/early departures
  • Assisting parents and carers with general inquiries relating to junior school
  • Supporting year level coordinators with general administrative tasks, including documentation, Compass chronicle entries and communications
  • Organising parent meetings with coordinator calendars
  • Assisting with NAPLAN administration
  • Preparing key student information for sub school meetings to allow case management of at-risk students
  • Organises induction of new students and families into the school (liaising with AP & Sub School Leader)
  • Manages administrative responsibilities associated with suspensions and student exits.
  • Providing administrative support to the general office during times of unusually high demand and to cover absences
  • Other duties as directed by the Principal Class.

The position is currently open on Recruitment Online (Job#1451024) and closes Tuesday, November 26th 2024. Please contact our College Principal for more information regarding the role via daniel.dew@education.vic.gov.au

 

Senior School Administration Support

We are seeking a dedicated and organised person to fill the role of administration support for our senior school (years 10-12). The role is full-time and includes a range of functions to support students, families, and level coordinators across the senior school.

Competencies

  • Strong administration skills
  • Highly organised
  • Ability to keep accurate records
  • Data entry
  • High levels of ICT skills, including Compass, VASS and Microsoft Office
  • High levels of confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

  • Tracking of daily roll marking and attendance
  • Signing students in & out of school for late arrivals/early departures
  • Assisting parents and carers with general inquiries relating to senior school
  • Supporting year level coordinators with general administrative tasks, including documentation, Compass chronicle entries and communications
  • Organising parent meetings with coordinator calendars
  • Enter student results on VASS system
  • Preparing key student information for sub school meetings to allow case management of at-risk students
  • Organises induction of new students and families into the school (liaising with AP & Sub School Leader)
  • Assist Co-ordinators with the preparation and organisation of camps, excursions and activities
  • Assist coordinators with the follow up and completion missed SACs
  • Manages administrative responsibilities associated with suspensions and student exits
  • Providing administrative support to the general office during times of unusually high demand and to cover absences
  • Other duties as directed by the Principal Class.

The position is currently open on Recruitment Online (Job#1450520) and closes Tuesday, November 26th 2024. Please contact our College Principal for more information regarding the role via daniel.dew@education.vic.gov.au

 

Casual Replacement Teachers 

In addition to using recruitment agencies, Patterson River engages directly with teachers to fulfil both short term and long-term replacement classes. If you are interested in CRT work, then please email a copy of your CV to Trisha Ord – Daily Organiser and Recruitment Manager via trisha.ord@education.vic.gov.au

 

Tutor Learning Initiative

We are currently seeking teachers and pre-service teachers to fulfil roles as tutors as part of the Victorian Government’s Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI). Please contact Maree Foster (TLI coordinator) if you are interested via the contact form on this website.

Pre-Service Teachers  

Patterson River is committed to supporting pre-service teachers during their university courses and as graduate teachers once entering the workforce. Please contact Assistant Principal, Lisa Cavey via lisa.cavey@education.vic.gov.au if you are interested in completing teaching rounds at our College or applying for a position at a graduate in the future.

 

Working at Patterson River

We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Our College enjoys some of the strongest staff opinion survey results in the state as evidenced below.

School Leadership Survey Module

School Climate Survey Module

Staff Professional Learning and Support

Patterson River has a strong focus on Teaching & Learning. To support teachers, the majority of our staff meeting time is dedicated to instructional and assessment practices. Patterson River is an established PLC school and is the link ‘showcase’ school for Bayside Peninsula Area. Check out our Staff Handbook to find out more about our practices and structures at the College via this link.

Staff Social Activities and Wellbeing

Patterson River has an active staff association, organising multiple staff social events and activities. Each Tuesday afternoon, the school runs optional Professional Development, Wellbeing and Physical Activities. In addition, the College just completed construction on a $150K gymnasium (weights and circuit training). Staff are able to access this facility for no charge out of normal school hours.

 

Riding to Work 

Our school is connected to several bike paths along local wetlands, train line and East Link. In addition to this, the school is situated close to Nepean Hwy and Beach Rd. The College has a dedicated bike storage and shower facility for staff who ride to school.