AddressIndependent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Malvern Springs Primary School
Student Support Officer
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Level 2, $66,449 - $71,191 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS881991
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Malvern Spring Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic, and committed Student Support Officer (SSO) to join our dynamic team.
You will work as part of the Student Service team to support students both individually and in groups, encouraging students' engagement in activities and ensuring a safe environment for them to thrive. SSO will identify student absenteeism and truancy, collect and provide case information.
The ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships with young people is essential for this role, as the SSO will work with these students in overcoming fears to find success. The SSO will also be a key strategy in managing the risk for students with mental health concerns on camps and excursions. In addtion, the SRO will assist and participate in crisis management and response duties.
Malvern Springs PS is an Independent Public-School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are proud of our school and its multicultural community where we foster positive relationships with parents and local community groups. Our buildings and grounds are attractive; and facilities are state-of-the-art and well maintained. Malvern Springs PS is located in Ellenbrook.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide a professional, confidential service to a range of clients.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Experience in the use of computerised management information systems including database, spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Effective organisational skills and experience in providing administrative support with the ability to manage conflicting timelines.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Malvern Springs Primary School can be found by visiting malvernspringsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Cheryl Toland, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 6296 8240 or emailing cheryl.toland@education.wa.edu.au
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