<p><strong>St Ambrose's Catholic Primary School Concord West</strong><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Immediate start or by negotiation&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 29 July 2024<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Part-Time, Temporary<br><br><strong>Don't miss this exciting opportunity as a Learning Support Officer (Level 4) within our embracing community!</strong></p><p><strong>About Our School</strong></p><p>St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West is a vibrant and highly engaged community where students are challenged and supported to be the best they can be. With wide-ranging opportunities and a mix of explicit teaching and inquiry-based learning, we develop critical and creative thinkers capable of finding problems worth solving.<br><br>Our highly energised and passionate teachers form meaningful relationships with students - knowing them as individuals enables them to thrive. With high levels of parent involvement, students are engaged, empowered and prepared to make a difference in our world.<br><br>We are a community that combines a rich history with highly engaging and contemporary approaches to education. Our vision is "In Faith and Love We Challenge The Mind and Engage The Heart" and we consistently strive to achieve this through our commitment to our Catholic faith and to ensuring that all of our students are nurtured to achieve their potential through a culture of high expectation and support. At St Ambrose we believe that children learn best when they are known, understood and supported to live life 'to the full' (John 10:10).</p><p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p><p>In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/about-us">Sydney Catholic Schools</a> (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br>SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br><br>In addition, we offer:</p><ul><li>remuneration package valued at up to $83,812. Base salary ranges from $68,825 to $75,168. Salary calculated on averaged conditions. Work during school term only. Not required to work in school holidays</li><li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li><li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li><li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li><li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>As a Learning Support Officer (Level 4), you will be an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate <strong>St Ambrose's Catholic Primary School Concord West's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community.</p><p>To excel in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:</p><ul><li>an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support</li><li>ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li><li>excellent communication skills</li><li>ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful</li><li>a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students.</li></ul><p>You will have attained:</p><ul><li>a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p><ul><li>current CV</li><li>cover letter</li><li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li></ul><p><br>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>