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School Learning Officer - St Rita's School, Babinda

  • 494849
  • Cassowary Coast Region
  • St Rita's School - Babinda
  • Non-Teaching
  • Term Time - Fixed Term

School Learning Officer

Commencement Date: Term 3 - Monday 14 July 2025

Employment Type: Term time, fixed term for the remainder of the 2025 school year

Hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 Gross per hour

Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025

St Rita's School, Babinda

St Rita’s School, Babinda is a small school with a big spirit!

Our Vision...

St Rita’s school is a dynamic learning community strengthened by our Mercy heritage and inspired through the teachings of Jesus Christ. We are connected and compassionate to the needs of our community and are proud of our local Wanyurr-Majay culture. We engage our learners through relevant and hands-on experiences, bringing joy and confidence to learning.

The school’s core values of Learning, Respect, Community, Faith are truly lived at St Rita’s and embody our school culture. We pride ourselves on being child-centered and learning-focused on all we do. We believe all learning should be relevant, engaging and interactive. Our 'Learning Boulders' reflect how we believe our students learn. These are through Community, Connection, Joy, Dynamic, Hands-on and relevant learning experiences. 

About the Role

Typical duties of a School Learning Officer include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist with evaluating and assessing the learning needs of students while under the direction and / or supervision of the classroom teacher.
  • Attend meetings by invitation, involving parents, teachers and / or specialists where appropriate to discuss student progress and needs
  • Work with students according to the directions / lesson plans given by the class teacher
  • 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 in the form of supervising a student when time-out from the classroom for a short period is needed; developing a close rapport with students to be a contact person if needed.
  • Adhere to individual classroom rules, expectations, incentive schemes 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 with regard to student information and discuss same in an appropriate setting with relevant school personnel only.
  • Participate in daytime school carnivals as directed by an academic staff member.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and redirect all parental enquiries concerning student progress to the classroom teacher.
  • 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 all concerns / problems referred to teaching staff for resolution as required.
  • Experience working with students with needs would be an advantage

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 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: Download File School Learning Officer Position Description - Level 3

Enquiries

Michael Rowe - Principal
E - principal.babinda@cns.catholic.edu.au
P - 4065 9580

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