We’re looking for a professional Education Support Officer with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference on a temporary part-time basis, working 30.4 hours based in Frankston.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. The School is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence, and sits within the organisational structure of the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

The School vision is to ensure that all young people receive a high quality education that empowers them to reach their potential and equips them for a good life.

​The School delivers an integrated education program to meet the literacy, numeracy, work related and personal development needs of young people (aged 15-19) in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region who are unable to participate in mainstream schooling.

THE ROLE

The Education Support Officer will contribute to the effectiveness of the learning program by assisting teachers with the day-to-day operation of the classroom. The Education Support Officer will support students when assisting with the implementation of the educational program. This support will assist young people to overcome educational barriers and strengthen their ability to achieve their potential.

• Assist Teachers with classroom engagement and provide support to teaching staff with curriculum development and delivery as required according to identified student need
• Support students with identified learning barriers including cognitive, physical, sensory social and emotional and behavioural difficulties to engage in a range of learning activities both inside and outside the classroom
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement, including teacher/student/parent support group meetings as required 

Salary will be in the range of $60,034 - $68,943 per annum (this will be pro-rated based on part-time hours), based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Minimum qualification - Certificate or Diploma of Education Support;
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of educational instruction and the ability to apply these to the individual learning needs of a student;
• Demonstrated understanding of the educational needs of students including the capacity to support school improvement and curriculum initiatives, with a focus on the development of numeracy and literacy;
• Demonstrated experience and ability to engage and work positively with vulnerable and/or challenging young people using a strengths-based approach;
• Ability to interpret and apply Individual Learning Plans (ILPs);
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan workload, prioritise and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to adapt to changing environments.

BENEFITS

• Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Employee Assistance Program

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of development opportunities and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, APPLY NOW or contact Darcie O'Sullivan on (03) 8781 5915 for a confidential discussion.

To view the position description for your application, please click here.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.