Education Support Officer - St Peters, Australia - St Peter's College

St Peter's College

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St Peters, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Part-time (0.

7 FTE) contract for Semester 2, 2023:
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An opportunity to be part of an exceptional learning community

About the College:

Founded in 1847, St Peter's College is an Anglican boys' school located adjacent to the CBD of Adelaide.

Our vision is to be an exceptional community of learning.

With students from Early Learning Centre to Year 12, the School caters for a wide range of student backgrounds and abilities.

We believe that diversity contributes powerfully and directly to the quality of a boy's education. We are committed to being a boys' school that promotes responsible relationships and positive attitudes towards girls and women.

We are uncompromising in being a safe and inclusive learning community respectful of diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.

About the role:

The School is seeking an experienced and highly capable person to undertake the role of Education Support Officer in our Diverse Learning Needs team for Semester 2.

Key responsibilities include:

Working 1 on 1 or in small groups with students requiring learning support;
Providing assistance to teachers in mainstream classes, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy;
Assisting with case management of students with special needs, particularly those who need frequent intervention and monitoring in order to complete work;
Providing support to students with significant disabilities and/or complex needs;
Providing relevant and timely feedback about the general well being and behaviours of 'at risk' students; and
Assisting teachers to develop resources to better cater for students requiring additional support.

About you:

You will be an experienced and highly capable person able to demonstrate the following skills and personal qualities:

Experienced in working with adolescents and emerging young adults;
Demonstrate an understanding of disabilities and the various barriers that impact on student learning;
Hold a current National Criminal History Check Clearance, First Aid Certificate and Mandatory Notification training.
Be able to act as an advocate with students if necessary;
Be able to communicate sensitively and confidently with staff, parents and students;
Excellent communication, representation and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

How to apply:

Applications for this position close Monday 10 July 2023, 9.00 am
For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, Senior Human Resources Advisor on

To find out more about a career at St Peter's College, please visit our Careers page.

The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Child Protection Policy.

St Peter's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.