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SalaryEstimated start date: Term 2 2024
Position tenure: Continuing Tenure
Weeks worked: School weeks only
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: Monday-Friday, 6 hours per day
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
As the first Catholic secondary college in the community of Yarrabilba, San Damiano College is perfectly placed between Brisbane’s CBD and the Gold Coast. Yarrabilba, as a master planned community in Logan - home to 45,000 residents on completion, is a vibrant growing community with a planned educational precinct within which San Damiano College is located.
The beautiful architecture of the college will cement San Damiano as a visibly Catholic college within the community and will complement St Clare’s Primary School located just 800 metres away. With adjacent council ovals and the college’s own oval, the school is well resourced with sporting facilities.
The college has opened in 2021 commencing with Year 7, and will grow one year level each year until Year 12. It is envisioned that San Damiano College will be a 5-stream school catering for 1100 students. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
San Damiano College are seeking an enthusiastic Student Support Officer (Teacher Aide) to join our vibrant school community.
Our Student Support Officers work together as a team to support all of our students under the guidance of our Program Leader - Learning Enhancement.
Typical duties of a Student Support Officer at San Damiano College include:
- Assist 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.
- Within routines, methods and procedures carry out liaison between the teachers and the students
- Under direct and/or routine supervision, perform tasks of limited complexity, associated with classroom learning experiences, such as assisting teachers in preparing, implementing, and supervising learning programs.
- Support students in relation to their physical needs where some discretion and judgement are involved.
- Under the direction and guidance of the Program Leader - Learning Enhancement, complete administration tasks such as filing and data entry for NCCD, EASP etc.
- Attend extracurricular activities such as school excursions, SECA sport to assist with a designated student or groups of students.
- Assist in the collection and collation of data for NCCD and EASP purposes and processes.
The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience as a Student Support Officer and/or hold a minimum a Cert 3 in Educational Support.
Proven communication and interpersonal skills will be essential, as well as a willingness to work as part of a team to support the diverse learning needs of our students.
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.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
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: Peter Edwards
Contact number: 07 5670 7000
Contact email: pedwards@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 24/03/2024
