Defence School Mentor - Ipswich, Australia - Education

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Ipswich, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About the school:

Ripley Valley State School is a co-educational primary institution situated in the Providence Estate at South Ripley, accommodating around 600 students spanning from Prep to Year 6. The school serves a diverse community with families from various backgrounds and cultures. The School Motto - Empowering Future Excellence, encourages us to involve students as advocates for their learning journey. The focus is on empowering them to strive for excellence both currently and in the future.

About the position:

The Defence School Mentor Program allocates funds to schools to minimize the educational impact on Defence students due to the mobile lifestyle. This program aids Defence students and their families in transitioning between schools, assimilating into the school community, and providing support during parental absences. Its goal is to support students in Defence families in key areas throughout their educational journey and school transitions.

The crucial areas include:

Welcoming and integrating students and families
Support during parental absences and deployments
Farewelling activities

As the Defence School Mentor, your main responsibilities will include:

Aiding the transition of Defence families and students during postings
Offering age-appropriate social and emotional support to Defence students facing parental absence and relocation
Informing Defence families about the school environment and available support programs
Enhancing school staff's capacity to address the needs of students from Defence families
Providing educational resources and establishing programs for Defence students' well-being

About you:

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Capable of working independently and as part of a team
Experience in collaborating with staff, students, and families
Strong written and verbal communication skills

While a current knowledge of the Defence Forces is advantageous, it is not mandatory. For regulated employment, a Working with Children Clearance (blue card) is required.

How to apply:

Submit a concise resume with contact details for 2 referees (including your current supervisor)
Include a 2-page written response showcasing your suitability for the role based on the provided description

Applications will be valid for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for similar vacancies within the Department. Recruitment agency submissions will not be entertained. The displayed salary reflects full-time hours (1.0 FTE). This content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.