<p><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney</strong> <br /><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025 <br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Friday, 13 December 2024 <br /><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Don't miss this exciting opportunity as a Learning Support Officer within our embracing community!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney is a prestigious Catholic institution with a rich history of academic excellence and faith-based education, and is excited to announce a new chapter in its legacy. As part of our commitment to nurturing young minds, we are expanding to include Kindergarten to Year 2 and transitioning into a coeducational K-12, dual-campus school. This expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey, offering the opportunity for a broader community of students to experience our high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our school is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of each student, providing an enriching curriculum that blends academic achievement with spiritual growth, creativity,and a strong sense of community.</p> <p dir="ltr">As we grow, we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and/or experienced Learning Support Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate with school staff to assist teachers, students, and leadership in meeting the needs of students with diverse learning requirements. This is a full-time, ongoing position commencing Term 1, 2025.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The role of Learning Support Officer is to assist in the provision of education and pastoral care for students from K to 12 with a wide range of learning abilities. The Learning Support Officer works collaboratively with the Leader of Diverse Learning. As a member of St Mary's Cathedral College, the role requires a commitment to supporting a positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">As part of the Learning Support team you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centred curriculum.</p> <p dir="ltr">To excel in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">an understanding of the diverse learning needs of students who require individual and in class support</li> <li dir="ltr">ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li> <li dir="ltr">excellent communication skills</li> <li dir="ltr">ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful</li> <li dir="ltr">a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students</li> <li dir="ltr">familiar with the Catholic Schools NSW PPSD profiles is an advantage.</li> <li dir="ltr">use and integrate technology across a wide range of administrative and curriculum applications.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In joining<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</span></a>, 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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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 dir="ltr">current CV</li> <li dir="ltr">cover letter</li> <li dir="ltr">three referees, including your current employer/principal.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.</span></strong></em></p> <p dir="ltr">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).</p> <p dir="ltr"><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"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p dir="ltr"><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.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds</em></p>