Role Description/Criteria
Applications are sought for the following positions Learning Support Officers for 2025:
* 0.91 FTE (five days) x 2 – Mornington Campus
* 0.73 FTE (four days) – Mornington Campus
Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.
The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.
We want every person to:
* recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
* be the best they can be; and
* make a positive impact on their world.
Our Core Values:
1. We welcome and affirm
2. We inspire growth of the whole person
3. We create a love of learning
4. We build positive relationships
5. We embrace diversity
6. We show compassion for those in need
7. We reconcile and forgive
8. We work for a just and peaceful world
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The role of the Learning Enhancement team at Padua College is to provide an inclusive education, enhancing educational opportunities for all students. The full inclusion of students with disability has a positive impact upon the learning and teaching environment for all. The Learning Support Officer (LSO) is an Education Support Employee (ESE) appointment. They report directly to the Director of Learning Enhancement (DLE) and/or the Director of Business but are directed by the College Learning Enhancement Administrator (CLEA) and the Campus Learning Enhancement Coordinator (CLEC).
LSOs work with the Learning Enhancement Coordinators and subject teachers to support the learning of students in Years 7 to 12, across all Learning Areas in order to maximise students' participation within the curriculum, support students whilst encouraging independence and social inclusion and assisting subject teachers in providing an inclusive education for all students. LSOs are expected to assist at other campuses if and when required. This Position Description is subject to review and modification by the Principal or his/her nominee at any time in response to the changing needs of the College.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* Supporting students in the classroom/Learning Hub to ensure they can access the curriculum on the same basis as their peers
* Assisting with administrative tasks required as directed by the DLE, CLEA, CLEC and CLEO
* Performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.
SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $62,471.00 - $71,742.00 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.
Application Procedures
Full position descriptions and College Application Forms can be obtained at the College website at www.padua.vic.edu.au. Application forms for these positions should be returned to the Principal by email to employment@padua.vic.edu.au, accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and university transcripts by 10am Monday 10 February 2025. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt by return email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. Other applicants will not receive further communication from the College regarding the position. The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.
Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
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