<p><strong><u>About the school</u></strong></p><p>St Josephine Bakhita is a Catholic primary school being built in the new Five Farms estate in Clyde North and is situated 46 kilometres southeast of Melbourne’s Central Business District on the lands of the Bunurong People. The School is currently under construction and located on Wild Goose Way.</p><p>Stage 1 will see the construction of the school administration area, student, and staff amenities, eight learning areas, a multi-purpose area, junior playground, and initial car parking spaces.</p><p>The school will be the thirty-ninth Catholic primary school in the Diocese of Sale and the second primary school in the Parish of St Thomas the Apostle. </p><p>The School will open in January 2025. The long-term enrolment projection for St Josephine’s is 700 students, with an initial enrolment for 2025 of approximately 110 students (5 Grades).</p><p><strong>St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Education Support Officer to join the team of this exciting new school. The position is 5 days a week, working with children across all year levels.</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will;</p><ul><li>demonstrate a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children</li><li>develop and maintain professional and caring relationships</li><li>demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the Catholic church and school</li><li>display strong interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>effectively work as part of a professional educative team</li><li>differentiate support practices according to student needs</li><li>actively involve themselves in personal learning</li><li>hold an current Working With Children Check and be willing to complete a National Police Record Check</li><li>Certificate III or IV in Education Support or work in schools an advantage</li></ul><p>All positions are classified under the <i>Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022</i>.  The role is classified as a Level 2 ESO ($44,255 to $56,676).</p><p><strong><u>Application Procedure</u></strong></p><p>A role description is outlined below and can also be accessed through the St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School website <strong>www.sjbclydenorth.catholic.edu.au/employment</strong></p><p>Applications must include a Cover Letter, Child Safe Application Form and a Curriculum Vitae that includes 3 nominated referees, including your current Principal or manager. </p><p>Please submit applications via email to the Principal, Mrs Kathryn Pepper employment&#64;sjbclydenorth.catholic.edu.au by<strong> Friday 6 December 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> <u>The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early.  We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</u></p><p><i>St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary school is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.  Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety &amp; Wellbeing Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.</i></p><p><i>The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia.</i></p>