• Fixed-Term, Term-Time, Part-Time (20-25 hours per week)
• Workdays to be negotiated, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Commencing21 January 2025
  

ABOUT US

EREA Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,000 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses.

They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Education Support Officer (ESO) reports to the Head of Campus and Principal. Their responsibility is to support a teacher in the delivery of targeted, intensive middle school literacy and numeracy programs. The ESO will work one-on-one and in small groups with Young People to support their learning. They will contribute to the Personalised Learning Plans (PLP) and collect evidence (particularly for NCCD adjustments).

They will undertake administrative duties such as the preparation of resources, wellbeing support and follow-up. The ESO provides educational and wellbeing support to the young people of the campus including engagement and program activities. They work collaboratively and are supported by Teachers, Youth/Social Workers, the Inclusive Education Co-Ordinator, and the Head of Campus.

ABOUT YOU

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.
• Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.
• Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.
• Experience working in schools as in support of young people developing skills in Literacy and Numeracy
• Training in Soundswrite or similar reading intervention programs
• Queensland Working with Children Clearance (Blue Card) - paid

For full details of the position please refer to the Position Description by clicking here.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Edmund Rice Charism
• 12.75% Superannuation contribution
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload documents in PDF format.

To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jonathan Klein, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. Inala Flexible School via [email protected], using the subject line: Education Support Officer - Inala Flexible School enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.