School Learning Officer Commencement Date: By negotiation
Employment Type: Term time, Fixed Term until 23 January 2026 (21.5 hours per week)
Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $33.17 - $34.58 gross per hour
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 21st February 2025 (unless filled prior)
St Thomas' School - Mareeba St Thomas Of Villanova Catholic Parish School caters for students from Prep to Year 6, situated in the town of Mareeba in the Cairns Hinterland, approximately an hour's drive west of Cairns. The town of Mareeba is home to tropical rainforests, savannah woodlands, national parks, rivers, waterfalls, granite mountain tops, gorges, escarpments, and limestone caves. Our enrolments include a significant number of students with diverse cultural backgrounds including indigenous students.
About the Role Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to: Assist with evaluating and assessing the learning needs of students under the direction and/or supervision of the classroom teacher. Attend meetings involving parents, teachers, and/or specialists to discuss student progress and needs. Work with students according to the directions/lesson plans given by the class teacher. Work with students with Special Needs. Provide physical assistance to students where necessary and appropriate. Participate in planning days with team teachers to discuss student needs. Provide support to students with social/emotional needs as needed. Adhere to individual classroom rules, expectations, and behaviour management plans as informed by the classroom teacher. Assist with in-class support programmes as directed by the classroom teacher. Report regularly to the classroom teacher on student progress. Maintain confidentiality regarding student information. Participate in daytime school carnivals as directed by an academic staff member. Assist with group work in Literacy block time if appropriate for the year level and as directed by the classroom teacher. Keep personal records of student work sessions. Assist teaching staff in the supervision of students with concerns referred for resolution. Work Requirements Hold a Working with Children Blue Card. Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education. What we offer Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading. Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary. 12.75% additional Employer Superannuation Contributions. Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service. 14 Weeks' paid parental leave. Access to Employee Assistance Program. For further information about the role, please download the Position Description .
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Description: School Learning Officer Level 3 Position Description
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