AddressWonthaggi is a seaside town located 1.5hours south east of Melbourne, in the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland. It is the largest town in South Gippsland, a regional area with extensive tourism, beef, and diary industries.
About the role
St Joseph’s Primary School has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are currently seeking a dedicated Education Support Officer – Student Support (ESO) to join our supportive compassionate team.
ESO’s are responsible for the delivery of quality support that enhances the provision of a Catholic Education aimed as improving outcomes and wellbeing for all students within our unique faith context. St Joseph’s school recognises ESO’s as critical players in the delivery of a quality education.
Current Vacancy: Ongoing
Commencement Date: 22nd July, 2024
Employment Conditions: 3 days per week, 9.00 am to 3.25 pm (FTE 0.47)
Duties and responsibilities will include
- Assisting student learning, where discretion and judgment is required (including providing more individualised approaches and intervention strategies, and assisting in identification of learning needs and evaluation of progress under the general supervision and direction of the Teacher)
- Participate in the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of student learning and programs
- Work with students to enable them to use specialised augmentative communication and adaptive technology to enhance student access to the curriculum;
Benefits:
- Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)
- Annual salary incremental progression, 1 May
- Salary Packaging
- Flexible leave day
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with children, parents and the school community
- Ability to manage tasks with minimal supervision
St Joseph's Primary School boasts vibrant, modern classrooms that are very well appointed and resourced. Students here are fortunate to enjoy our extensive grounds that include two basketball courts, an oval, soccer pitch and two activity playgrounds. Each child has access to a device (iPad or Chromebook) to support their learning.
At St Joseph’s we aim to nurture independent, motivated, purposeful and lifelong learners through a warm, caring, secure and challenging environment directed to the development of the child in all areas of social responsibility and intellectual learning.
We are committed to working in collaborative teams to plan for, implement and assess an engaging and dynamic curriculum where students are active participants in their learning and staff strive to continually review and improve teaching practice.
Students participate in Physical Education, Italian, Performing Arts and STEAM specialist classes each week.
How to apply
Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found on the St Joseph's Primary School Wonthaggi school website or by contacting the Principal, Joanne Coldebella by phone: 03 56 721 ***
Applications are to include a one page cover letter addressed to the principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications are to be emailed to ****@stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au .
Applications close Friday July 12, 2024. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
St Joseph's Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current VIT registration.
