School Officer - Sophia College, PLAINLAND
Brisbane Catholic Education
Plainland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2022
Job overview
Sophia College is a Catholic secondary school located in the Lockyer Valley, approximately 80kms west of Brisbane. The College opened in January 2021 and continues to grow. It has been designed with a focus on “integral ecology”, with the development over time of an eco-science precinct. Its Catholic identity is enriched through a Franciscan spirituality.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Entering our third year of operation in 2023, we will introduce Year 9 to the existing Year 7 and 8 streams. We're growing our staff and are looking for dynamic staff with drive. You will have access to a supportive leadership team operating with a big school approach and small school feel, state of the art facilities (everything is new!) and the opportunity to exercise independence with the curriculum. We value and explicitly teach the importance of connectivity to nature and local ecology.
At Sophia College, staff are expected to:
• Have high expectations of themselves and their students
• Be Innovative in their use of pedagogy and learning spaces
• Be bold in challenging and extending students in all areas
• Creatively plan and support learning
• Enthusiastically engage and contribute time to build our community
About the role
We are seeking a Classroom School Officer/Teacher Aide to undertake a range of tasks in supporting the needs of students, under the direction of the teacher, in our classroom.
Duties include:
- general classroom support
- preparation of resources and learning materials
- using technology to support learning activities
- administrative duties such as photocopying and filing
Skills & Experience
- previous experience as a School Officer/Teacher Aide and/or hold a minimum a Cert 3 in Educational Support
- proven communication and interpersonal skills
- an understanding of the work of a classroom
- a willingness to work as part of a team
You will also demonstrate an ability and initiative to apply your skills in supporting students to achieve successful learning outcomes.
Applicants are required to address these points in the “letter of application” section of the online application.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Estimated start date: Commencing January 2022
Position tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): 2023 school year
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 5 days/week (30 hours/week) Monday to Friday
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $30.97 per hour
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Denise Faye McGeary
Contact number: 5411 3400
Contact email: dmcgeary@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 27-Nov-2022
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About Brisbane Catholic Education
About Archdiocese of Brisbane
Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.
Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.
Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
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Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.
Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.
Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.
We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network of schools:
- Teaching
- Senior and Middle Leadership
- Specialist positions
- Non teaching support roles
- Graduate teaching
With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools.
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