<p><strong>All Hallows Catholic Primary School, Gulgong</strong><br><strong>A Co-educational School Years K-6</strong><br><strong>Temporary, Part Time Position (40 hours per fortnight)</strong><br><strong>Commencing: 21 July 2025 - 26 January 2026</strong></p> <p><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br> All Hallows Catholic Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a School Support Officer to join the team on a temporary basis.&nbsp; The role will be a part time position where the hours may slightly vary, based on students’ needs.</p> <p>The School Support Officer will support the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality instruction to students in a Catholic School setting. The role will involve:</p> <ul> <li>Providing in-class support for teachers and their students with learning needs</li> <li>Supporting and supervising students with additional learning needs in and out of the classroom environment</li> <li>Facilitating the remedial reading program (MacqLit)</li> <li>Assisting with data collection and maintenance for legislative compliance (NCCD)</li> <li>Administrative tasks in support of NCCD and disability provisions</li> <li>Input into the planning and implementation of Personal Learning Plans</li> <li>Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure the inclusion of all students in all learning experiences</li> <li>Applying appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment</li> </ul> <p>A copy of the <i><strong>position description</strong></i> can be found here.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong><br> We are looking for someone able to address the following selection criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of how to engage, relate and work appropriately and sensitively with young people with a range of abilities, ambitions and backgrounds.</li> <li>Previous experience in student support</li> <li>Hold or working towards Cert III Education Support or relevant tertiary degree (desirable)</li> <li>Proven capacity to understand the needs of learners that may have attainment below their age or Stage level, and apply appropriate learning support and encouragement to foster achievement and progression.</li> <li>Proven capacity to effectively engage and work collaboratively with other staff, fostering a culture of serving others, professionalism, responsibility and collegiality in open communication.</li> <li>Proven capacity to support the delivery of learning support curriculum and programs in a relevant, meaningful and engaging manner.</li> <li>Strong skills in utilisation of ICT technologies and software, in particular, database record keeping.</li> <li>Awareness of current trends in education and their application in the educational environment</li> <li>Proven capacity to work strategically and effectively through challenges.<br><br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our Offer</strong><br> Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.&nbsp; Some benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development</li> <li>Positive, engaging, and supportive culture</li> <li>An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development</li> <li>Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks</li> <li>Gulgong is renowned for its well-preserved 19th-century buildings and heritage streetscapes, giving the town a unique and charming character</li> <li>Gulgong offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, with a strong sense of community that encourages neighbourly support and connections</li> </ul> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gulgong.com.au/">Click here to find out more about Gulgong, NSW.</a><br><br><strong>About Us</strong><br> Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.</p> <p>All Hallows is a co-educational systemic primary school located in Gulgong, a small country town rich in history, located in the Central Tablelands of NSW. All Hallows we strive to provide a quality, Catholic education for the students in our care. Our professional and dedicated staff work together with enthusiasm and commitment to ensure the best possible outcomes for each child. We recognise that each child is unique in talents and needs, and aim to educate each child to their fullest potential. Whether it be in the classroom, on the sporting field or through the many other extra-curricular opportunities provided for their personal and spiritual growth and development.</p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.allhallowsgulgong.catholic.edu.au/">Click here to find out more about All Hallows Catholic Primary School.</a><br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application where you be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:</p> <ul> <li>An updated CV/Resume</li> <li>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement</li> <li>Contact details of appropriate referees</li> <li>All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 14 July 2025.</strong></p> <p><i>Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!</i></p> <p><strong>A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.</strong></p> <p><i>Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on 02 6374 1582.</i></p> <p><i>CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.</i></p> <p><i>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.</i></p> <p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1040/tn/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497398/learning-support-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>