About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing May, 2024
Position tenure: Fixed Term | Part Time
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration: 2024 School Year (with possible re-employment for 2025)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (5 hours/day; 15 hours/week)
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $32.21 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About our School - St Peter's is a Catholic primary school, situated in central Caboolture with a student population of 660 and a staff of 75. St Peter’s is a proud Josephite school living the vision promoted by St Mary MacKillop - ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’. St Peter’s has a long and proud tradition of educating students in the Caboolture area and providing quality Catholic education to all students. Our school is one of high expectations and all staff are dedicated to growing the whole student. Our facilities are first class and provide wonderful learning opportunities.
At St Peter’s we educate for 21st Century learners who are successful, creative, confident, active, informed and empowered to shape and enrich our world. 21st Century learning at St Peter’s is underpinned by effective pedagogy and spaces that are engaging, motivational and relevant for the learning taking place. At St Peter’s we believe that every child is capable of success which is reflected in our high expectations to maximise the learning progress and achievement of every student.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the Role - We are seeking a School Officer to undertake a range of tasks in supporting the needs of students, under the direction of the teacher, in a range of classrooms across the school.
Key Duties:
- General classroom support
- Preparation of resources and cleaning learning materials
- Using technology to support learning activities and administration duties such as photocopying and filing
Key Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a School Officer/Teaching Aide and/or hold a minimum Cert 3 in Educational Support
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of the work of a primary school classroom and a willingness to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate an ability and initiative to apply your skills in supporting students to achieve successful learning outcomes
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Matt Mackinlay
Contact number: 54952266
Contact email: mamackinlay@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 19-May-2024