Description:
As the School Support Officer, you will work with the Student Services team to support positive outcomes for students in the Secondary School.
This position is offered on a part time basis of 65 hours and 0.86 FTE per fortnight for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Bentley Park College
Bentley Park College is a state school in Southern Cairns, Far North Queensland, offering a complete Prep to Year 12 education for all children in the family.
The motto and vision, ‘Aspire Learn Achieve', is at the centre of all we do at Bentley Park College. Cultural diversity, including the values of respect, responsibility and resilience, are celebrated.
Our ‘Pillars of Excellence' - Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology and Sport - frame learning opportunities across Prep to Year 12. Strengths in these areas can be witnessed in students every day at Bentley Park College and is exhibited in the career success of graduates.
Students of all year levels enjoy the P-12 advantage as they grow from children into adults within this inclusive and enriching learning environment.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- In consultation with the Heads of Year be involved in programs under the direction of the assigned teacher to supervise students.
- Participate in regular monitoring, through observation and evaluation, the effectiveness of programs in improving student outcomes.
- Refer students to school support services staff and other personnel as required.
- Maintain quality in the performance of all duties, ensuring adherence to methods, guidelines and procedures while continually seeking improvements in the way work is undertaken.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )