Come and work at St Michael's - a warm and welcoming school that cares!

The Opportunities

We are seeking two Learning Support Officers to join our school community in Term 1, 2025.These two exciting Ongoing Part Time opportunities exists, approximately 30 hours a week, to join our welcoming, supportive and collaborative school environment.

St Michael's Primary School hold the students at the heart of everything so all in our community can flourish and reach their full potential. We promote the development of safe, positive and respectful relationships that are essential for any learning and growth to occur. We do this through creating an understanding of our individual and communal rights and responsibilities, which promotes inclusivity and celebrates our diversity and uniqueness.

At St Michael's, we teach with heart. Our identity statement speaks to this beautifully, inspiring us all to greatness.

The St Michael's Catholic Primary School Community follows the Josephite tradition of being a supportive learning environment that challenges the landscapes of our hearts and minds.

Why choose to work at St Michael’s:

• Supportive and Inclusive Environment: Join a positive, close-knit school community that values inclusion, collaboration and the flourishing of every student.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering regular opportunities for training and developing your knowledge, experience and skills to support your work.
• Rewarding Work: Contribute to the holistic educational journey of our students, supporting their academic, physical, spiritual, social and emotional development - the whole child.
• Dedicated, Passionate and Supportive Teachers and LSOs: Work collaboratively with our educators to support student’s learning, wellbeing and growth.
• Contemporary Teaching and Learning Approaches: Evidence based practice from Foundation – Year 6 where the student is at the centre of all teaching and learning. 
• Wellbeing Focus: Promoting work-life balance, a positive culture of support and pastoral care with an enjoyable and social work environment where your work is valued and appreciated. 

You will:

• Have a passion and ability to work and support learners with a diverse range of needs – including working 1:1 with students to access the curriculum and manage physical, social and emotional needs.
• Have an empathy and understanding of working with a diverse range of students including neurodiverse learners and their families. 
• Have a personal approach which is caring, compassionate, confidential, patient and respectful.
• Have a desire to continue to grow and develop as a learner.
• Have a commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic Identity of St Michael’s.

For further information about these positions please see the Position Description.

About St Michael's Primary School Tallangatta - Current enrolment: 75 students
St Michael’s Primary School is tight-knit, inclusive and respectful community that is located in Victoria’s spectacular High Country, only 30 minutes from Wodonga, and nestled beside the sparkling waters of Lake Hume. We live out the Gospel through our love and service and all in our community are cared for, known and valued for their uniqueness. The beautiful township of Tallangatta offers an idyllic destination for all seasons with water activities and outdoor experiences like the High-Country Rail Trail with the snow fields on our doorstep.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)

CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating 19,750 students in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume – with three current referees - and a document addressing these two questions.

• How will you make a difference in the lives of our students at St Michael’s by contributing to their holistic educational journey, supporting their academic, physical, spiritual, social and emotional development - the whole child?
• How would you describe yourself as a learner and as a collaborator?

Applications close on Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 4pm

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.