Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 - First Aid & Admin (0.6 flexible)

Location Profile

Laburnum Primary School was established in 1964 and is set in an attractive bushland setting which flows naturally into the parkland of Blacks Walk, part of Blackburn Creek. The grounds are approximately 2.8 hectares in area. Our vision is Learn - Thrive - Contribute and the school's values are Respect, Integrity, Resilience and Curiosity.

Laburnum P.S. is a child safe school and all staff are expected to play an important role in ensuring a child safe environment. The school's child safety practices, including the child safety code of conduct, can be found on the school website under Our School/Planning and Policies, or by contacting our office. The selection process will involve a rigorous background check and staff are required to have current registration/s, which may include VIT, WWCC and/or Police Check. Applicants are advised to include relevant registration numbers in their applications.

The current enrolment is 570, organised into 24 classes, with 39 teaching staff, 3 principal class and 11 education support staff.  The staff profile is well-balanced, with a mix of experienced and newer-to-the-profession teachers in each team. Due to ongoing enrolment pressure, enrolment restrictions have proved useful in managing student numbers. The proportion of students with a language background other than English (LBOTE) is 74%. Currently, over 54% of students have English as an Additional Language (EAL) and speak another language at home. The backgrounds of students reflect the cultural and social diversity of the local community.  

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