AddressBacchus Marsh Grammar is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational, Prep Reception to Year 12 School with three vibrant campuses in Melbourne’s west. The school prides itself on being an employer of choice and on its staff's professionalism, diligence, and quality.
We seek a passionate and dedicated Education Support Officer specialising in Mathematics to join our Student Support Department. This position will collaborate with teaching staff across the Maddingley and Woodlea Campuses. The position will be ongoing. Applicants interested in full-time or part-time employment are encouraged to apply. Hours of work are 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Salary will be negotiated with the preferred applicant based on the applicant's experience level and current qualifications.
The primary objective of the Education Support Officer specialising in Mathematics is to assist the mathematics team in providing the best possible education for each child, in line with the School’s values and educational objectives. This position will require the successful applicant to run small group interventions focusing on Mathematics, support students in the classroom, and perform other routine tasks usually carried out under close supervision and direction.
Mathematics teachers who no longer wish to work as registered teachers are encouraged to apply.
Benefits of Working at Bacchus Marsh Grammar
- School Holiday arrangements are in place for this position.
- Access to the Christmas shutdown/school closure, in which all employees are granted leave over this period without deducting it from their annual leave entitlements. This occurs from the Friday before the 21st of December of each year until the Monday following New Year’s Day unless that Monday is a public holiday, in which case the School will remain closed until the next working day.
- Mid-term breaks (one day each term is allocated by the School at the Principal's discretion, and all Employees will be entitled to paid leave on this day).
- Salary Packaging.
- Professional Development.
Key Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will have:
- Qualification in Education Support or a Bachelor of Education or postgraduate qualification in Education.
- Working with Children Check (employment card).
- National Criminal Police Check.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting students in a mathematics classroom and taking small groups of students through key concepts in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics and Probability.
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more areas within a similar position in a school environment.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with school community members, including students.
- Ability to adapt to the needs in a classroom and prioritise tasks.
- Experience using a wide range of strategies to cater to diverse student needs and backgrounds, including children with a disability.
- Experience and ability to work with students across varied year levels as required.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar position desirable.
How to Apply
If this looks like the opportunity you have been looking for, please click the Apply Now button below to begin the application process.
Addressed to Mrs Ros Pittard, Deputy Principal: Student Support, your application should include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees and a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.
A copy of the position description for this opportunity can be obtained from our website, www.bmg.vic.edu.au.
Applications close at 9:00 am, Monday, 3 June 2024.
All children and young people who come to Bacchus Marsh Grammar have a right to feel safe. We are committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment. The school regards its child-safe responsibilities with the utmost importance. Further information is available on the school’s website.
