• Continuing, Term-Time, Part-Time (31.5 hours per week)
• Workdays: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 2:45pm.
• Classification: School Officer Level 4 (salary range from $71,197 - $73,435 pro-rata)
• Start date to be negotiated with successful applicant.

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, Rockhampton Flexible School. Their responsibility is to support a teacher in the development and delivery of targeted, intensive literacy and numeracy programs. The ESO will work one-on-one and in small group support. They will develop Personal Learning Plans and collect data (particularly ACSF and 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 Program Coordinator, the Inclusive Education Co-ordinator, AHOCs and the Principal.

For full details of the position please refer to the Position Description by clicking apply to access our external application portal.

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.
• Appropriate qualifications and/ or relevant professional experience.
• Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.
• Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.
• Ability to develop and implement a range of appropriate strategies to support young people with their learning;
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders;
• Demonstrated experience in delivering one-on-one and small group targeted middle- school literacy and numeracy programmes is essential;
• An understanding of Personal Learning Plans and data collection (particularly ACSF and NCCD adjustments) is desirable.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) - essential.
• Drivers Licence.

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 click apply to access our external application portal. 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 Owen Mayor, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on 0428 042 993 or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Education Support Officer - Rockhampton Flexible School enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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.