<p><strong>Holy Cross College Ryde</strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Immediately or by negotiation<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 12 May 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Part-Time (33 hours per fortnight), Temporary<br><br><strong>Don't miss this exciting opportunity as a Learning Support Officer within our embracing community! This position may be shared across two suitable applicants by negotiation.</strong><br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Holy Cross College seeks to offer a quality Catholic education that maximises the potential of every boy in our care.<br><br> The college was founded in 1891 by the Patrician Brothers'. The charism of the Patrician Brothers is marked by a commitment to 'seeing the face of Christ in all we meet' in our daily lives. The college remains committed to this Patrician ideal. It translates into a school life that:</p> <ul> <li>welcomes all, seeking to build a community of hospitality and inclusion</li> <li>expects high standards in academic work and student behaviour</li> <li>challenges all in the school community to develop a real spirit of justice that makes a difference to the way we live our lives</li> <li>celebrates and sanctifies life and everything in school life that is life-giving.</li> </ul> <p>With expansive grounds, heritage buildings and an unenviable academic and sporting tradition Holy Cross continues to serve the Sydney Catholic community as an outstanding day school for boys 7 -12.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br> SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.<br><br> Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br> In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>remuneration package value at up to $92,734. Base salary ranges from $63,600 to $83,170. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As part of the Learning Support Team you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centred curriculum.<br><br> To excel in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support</li> <li>ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li> <li>excellent communication skills</li> <li>ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful</li> <li>a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>