School Officer - Learning Support - San Sisto College, CARINA

As a Catholic secondary college in the Dominican Tradition we are committed to the education of young women. The Dominican values of truth, joy, faith and prayer, justice and compassion, community and service, and a love of learning are as essential to the contemporary world as they were in previous times. Our aim is to provide a learning environment that supports the individual student to meet the challenges of the future. With an emphasis on academic achievement, development of practical skills, promotion of community harmony and a wide co-curricular program, the college seeks to challenge each student in individual ways while fostering a strong feeling of community. Our approximate enrolment is 860 students.

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We are seeking a School Officer: Learning Support for a fixed-term position working 8.30am – 3.00pm Monday - Friday.
This is a 12 month contract position for the 2022 school year. 

Typical duties performed include, but not limited to:

a) Assisting student learning, either individually or in groups, where some discretion and judgement are involved in evaluating and assessing (under the supervision of an academic staff member(s)) the learning needs of students.
b) Within routines, methods and procedures carrying out liaison between the school, the student and the student’s family where some discretion and judgement are involved.
c) Under direct and/or routine supervision, performing tasks of limited complexity, associated with classroom learning experiences, such as assisting teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs.
d) Supporting students in relation to their physical needs where some discretion and judgement are involved.
e) Involved in the College’s homework club. Work is performed under limited supervision and work may be checked in relation to overall progress.

Work may take the form of broad guidance and may involve a level of autonomy when working in teams.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills,
• An ability to support inclusive education practices,
• An ability to attend to innovative and creative practices, and
• A proven capacity to work as part of a team.

Applicants are required to address these points in the “letter of application” section of the online application form.

To be successful in this role you will:

• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; and
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

Estimated Start Date:  Commencing January 2022

Position Tenure:  Fixed Term

Weeks Worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):  2022 school year

Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 5 days/week (8.30am - 3.00pm) Monday to Friday

Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 3 - $29.77 per hour

Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

As from 23 January 2022 all BCE Schools will be an environment where all employees are fully COVID vaccinated as directed by the Queensland Chief Health Officer.

This position involves working with children.  The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Contact Person:   Shelley Hamilton

Contact Telephone Number:   3900 9800

Contact Email:   shamilton@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing Date:     30-Jan-2022

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