Education Support Work
Education support staff – duties
The duties, responsibilities, and appropriate salary range of ES staff are outlined in the Dimensions of Work (VGSA 2022, Schedule 4). An ES employee can request that the principal undertakes a range review. Similarly, a range review may be initiated through a discussion at the consultation committee.
Education support staff – contract dates and annual leave
All ES fixed term contracts will conclude on the lats working day of the contract period. Any accrual of Annual/additional leave will be paid out on the last pay after termination.
Pupil free days and teacher professional practice days
In 2024 there will be five days over the year where teachers aren’t required to teach students, structured as follows:
- Friday 29 January – 2024 Overview, Curriculum teams, Personal Planning
- Monday 15 April – pupil-free day – Curriculum documentation focus
- Thursday 16 May – pupil-free day – Berry Street Instructional Model Day 1
- Thursday 5 September – Whole Staff PPD*
- Monday 4 November – pupil-free day – Acquittal of TIL
* The work of ES staff on PPD's is directed by either the Business Manager or Assistant Principal depending on who the relevant line manager is. ES staff may participate in Professional learning with teaching staff where it is relevant to their work, or may be offered PD in their relevant area, time to complete essential online ED modules or other organisational tasks as directed.
Organisational Duties
Organisational duties, including any allocated time-allowance and special payment, will be reviewed through the consultative committee by the end of Term 3 as per the VGSA 2022 Clause (22) (11). A finalised list of positions of responsibility will be published during Term 4, to enable teachers to express interest subject to a local merit- based selection process.