• Be part of a highly skilled and committed team driven to help young people realise their potential, with the opportunity to work across a multi campus school setting
• A competitive remuneration package is available, accompanied with salary packaging benefits

About the program

The Hester Hornbrook Academy (HHA) provides flexible education and learning options, including VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) and VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools). In 2023 we will be offering VPC and the VM VCE Certificates.

Recognising that mainstream education is not suitable for all young people, our programs are driven by the personal pursuits of students and integrate wellbeing and life skills approaches. Teachers and Youth workers work together to support students. We have classes and outreach learning options for students who are young parents, currently in or leaving out of home care, experiencing homelessness, or who have been disengaged from mainstream education.

About the role

To provide high quality, responsive educational support to young people of the Academy. Additionally, our Educational Tutors will be required to provide specialised literacy and numeracy support to achieve specific educational outcomes for students. This will occur through a collaborative partnership between the Teacher, Youth Worker and HHAs Learning Specialist; Educational Assessment using an individualised learning process informed through data obtained from our BKSB assessment resource.

Duties include but are not limited to

(Please see the Position Description for more detailed information and the Key Selection Criteria, these must be responded when submitting your application)

• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas including; literacy and numeracy skills
• Provide assistance in the preparation of student resources, equipment, basic curriculum support resources and Individual Education Plans for individualised student learning to improve literacy and numeracy skills
• Manipulate data/information and prepare reports and learning plans for students to help improve their literacy/numeracy outcomes
• Work in collaboration with the Classroom Team (including teacher and youth worker), to observe how students are progressing with a task and difficulties they encounter and provide assistance where needed
• Apply an understanding of trauma-informed practice to support students in a way that is empowering and engaging for the student cohort.
• Have a thorough understanding of a range of interventions that promote engagement, build rapport and develop prosocial behaviours and relationships.

Skills and Experience

• Certificate IV in Education Support or relevant experience
• Ability to engage with and support the education needs of young people, LGBTQI young people and young people from diverse cultural backgrounds in a trauma informed setting., who have existing barriers to education.
• Proven ability to assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas including; literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and collaboratively, with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, including Child Safe Standards as they are relevant to a Senior Secondary School setting.

Desirable

• Experience assisting in hospitality/kitchen environment highly desirable

Applications should include a Cover Letter, current CV with referees and ensure that all Key Selection Criteria are addressed.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package including an attractive salary, access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and supportive work/life balance provisions. HHA recognises the importance of investing in the training, learning and development of our staff.

Download a position description attached for the full duties and key selection criteria.

How to Apply

For more information, including a position description, closing date and how to apply, please click "Apply Now" to be redirected to our website.

For more details or assistance with application submission please email: [email protected], using the subject line: Education Support Officers - Hospitality enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the MCM selection process. Appointments to MCM roles will be subject to the following safety screening checks (as applicable to the role): National (and International if applicable) Police Check (which includes Proof of Identity Check), Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, Qualification Verification Check, Employment History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Right to Work in Australia and current and valid driver licence. All costs associated with safety checks (except National Police Check) will be at applicants’ expense. Applicants will also be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their application process.

Our commitment to diversity

At HHA/MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the recruiting manager whose contact details are listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you.

Our commitment to safety

HHA/MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

A position description is attached.