Learning Support Teacher (P-12)

Full time | Continuing | From 17 January 2022 

$75,470 - $108,695 per annum plus financial benefits and super

St Joseph's School, Stanthorpe | P-12

St Joseph’s, Stanthorpe, has been meeting the spiritual and educational needs of young people of the Stanthorpe district for more than 140 years. Our school focuses on the holistic development of every child through a unique pastoral care structure, a diverse curriculum, and contemporary facilities and resources. St Joseph’s has been recongnised as the first P-12 Visible Learning+ certified school in Australia and the first Visible Learning+ certified school in Queensland.

The Learning Support Teacher provides direct and indirect support to students, teachers, and parents​/carers.

The role will see you

• provide support to the classroom/subject teacher(s) in the form of Planning for Personalised Learning: appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, resourcing, and recording of programs for students either individually, in small groups, on a withdrawal basis or in class settings
• provide support through consultancy to school personnel, parents, and other agencies
• advise the Principal concerning the acquisition, development, and provision of suitable resources and programs
• liaise with relevant colleagues and other members across the Diocese at periods of transition in students’ education
• ensure your professional skills and knowledge are abreast of curriculum developments, current teaching practices, and education.

Candidates with proven experience in a similar learning support role will be highly regarded. Desirable for the candidate to have qualifications in Special Education.

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description. 

If you take up a teaching appointment in Stanthorpe, you may be eligible for financial benefits. 

Applications from candidates seeking an opportunity to return to the teaching profession in a part or full time capacity are encouraged to apply.

Live outside Stanthorpe? We encourage you to visit the Southern Downs Regional Council website (https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/living-here) to discover what living in Stanthorpe has to offer and welcome you to contact Principal, Andrew Kendall for any assistance. 

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your expression of interest via SEEK and include

• a cover letter, of no more than two pages highlighting your demonstrated skills and experience
• your resume, to include the names of two current referees (one must be your current principal)
• supporting application documents.

To discuss this role or future opportunities, please contact Principal, Andrew Kendall by email Andrew.Kendall@twb.catholic.edu.au or by phone 07 4681 5900.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2019 – 2023.