1. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate Induction for School administrative and support staff and general assistants

2. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate 2 © State of NSW Department of Education and Training - Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate, 2009 QUALITY EDUCATION IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY The NSW Department of Education and Training delivers high quality, internationally competitive public education and training from early childhood (pre-school), through to the compulsory years of schooling (Kindergarten to Year 10), and senior secondary education leading to the award of the NSW Higher School Certificate in Years 11 and 12). School administrative and support staff and general assistants support schools in delivering quality education to the students in NSW public schools

3. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate 3 © State of NSW Department of Education and Training - Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate, 2009 Information you need to support your role as a member of the school team Handbook for Non Teaching Staff in Schools Crown Employees (School Administrative and Support Staff) Award Crown Employees (General Assistants in Schools – Department of Education and Training) (State) Award Joint Statement – Health Care Procedures Administration of Prescribed Medication and Asthma Treatments SESSION1: WHAT DEFINES MY ROLE?

4. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate 4 © State of NSW Department of Education and Training - Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate, 2009 Outline of relevant policies Code of Conduct Policy Child Protection Policies and Procedures Occupational Health and Safety Policy SESSION 2: WHAT DET POLICIES RELATE TO MY ROLE?

5. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate 5 © State of NSW Department of Education and Training - Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate, 2009 To whom do you report? Managing School Based Non Teaching Staff Identified as Having Performance Difficulties SESSION 3: WHAT IS THE LINE MANAGEMENT IN MY SCHOOL?

6. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate 6 © State of NSW Department of Education and Training - Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate, 2009 Regional support officers Regional SAS staff reference group SESSION 4: WHO CAN SUPPORT ME IN MY ROLE?

7. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate 7 © State of NSW Department of Education and Training - Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate, 2009 Introduction to: Public Service Association Superannuation Administration Corporation State Government Employees Credit Union SESSION 5: WHAT OTHER SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

8. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate 8 © State of NSW Department of Education and Training - Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate, 2009 Professional learning policy in schools (2004) Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate website Regional professional learning activities SESSION 6: HOW DO I ACCESS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING?

9. Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate 9 © State of NSW Department of Education and Training - Professional Learning and Leadership Development Directorate, 2009 Developing priorities for professional learning My professional learning plan My professional network SESSION 7: WHAT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DO I NEED?