<p>Come and work with the amazing students and educators at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - a warm and welcoming community that cares!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Opportunities</strong></p> <p>We are seeking two&nbsp;<strong>Learning Support Officers&nbsp;</strong>to join our school community in <strong>Term 1, 2026. </strong>These two exciting&nbsp;<strong>Ongoing</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Part Time&nbsp;</strong>opportunities exists, approximately one position of <strong>20 hours a week and</strong> another of <strong>30 hours a week,</strong> to join our welcoming, supportive and collaborative school environment and to be part of Catholic Education in the Sandhurst Diocese.</p> <p><strong><br> The Positions</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Learning Support Officer</li> <li><strong>Classification: </strong>Category B Education Support Level 2</li> <li><strong>Salary per hour/year: </strong>$68 358 - $78 500 pro-rata for part time</li> <li><strong>FTE / Hours per fortnight:</strong> 20 hours 0.52 FTE &amp; 30 hours 0.79 FTE</li> <li><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Ongoing</li> <li><strong>Location: </strong>Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Elmore</li> <li><strong>Other Requirements: </strong>WWCC</li> <li><strong>Desirable: </strong>Education support qualifications and experience</li> <li><strong>Potential start date: </strong>27 January 2026</li> </ul> <p><strong><br> About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart </strong></p> <p>Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic primary school. We 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. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart has as its foundation our strong faith-filled and inclusive community, collaborative teaching culture and dedication to high-quality learning and wellbeing outcomes for all students. We offer a supportive and dynamic environment for our students, families and staff – every student, every family, every educator, every day. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>You bring strong commitment and a passion for fostering a love of learning.</li> <li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with school leadership and staff.</li> <li>A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of our school.</li> <li>Experience and qualifications in education support (desirable but not essential).</li> <li>You are a dedicated and enthusiastic person, ready to step into classrooms and support our students and educators in engaging learning experiences.</li> <li>You hold current Working With Children Check.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>What We Offer You</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Supportive and Inclusive Environment:&nbsp;Join a positive, close-knit school community that values inclusion, collaboration and the flourishing of every student.</li> <li>Professional Growth:&nbsp;We are committed to your professional development, offering regular opportunities for training and developing your knowledge, experience and skills to support your work.</li> <li>Rewarding Work:&nbsp;Contribute to the holistic educational journey of our students, supporting their academic, physical, spiritual, social and emotional development - the whole child.</li> <li>Dedicated, Passionate and Supportive Teachers: Work collaboratively with&nbsp;our educators to support student’s learning, wellbeing, engagement and growth.</li> <li>Contemporary Teaching and Learning Approaches: Evidence based practice from Foundation – Year 6 where the student is at the centre of all teaching and learning.&nbsp;</li> <li>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.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Magnify Sandhurst</strong></p> <p>In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese.&nbsp;</p> <p>Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning.&nbsp;</p> <p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Magnify Sandhurst</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education!&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)</strong><strong> </strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety</strong><strong> </strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications Close: </strong>Friday 14 November 2025 at 4pm</p> <p><strong><em>Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume – with three current referees - and a document addressing these two questions.</em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul type="disc"> <li><em>How will you make a difference to the learning, engagement, wellbeing and faith life of students at OLSH?</em></li> <li><em>How would you describe yourself as a learner and as a collaborator?</em></li> </ul> <p>For more information about CESL or to register for future opportunities, please visit our website <a href="https://careers.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/jobs/search" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a> For application assistance, please review our application guide <a href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/downloads/key-documents/1213-ces-ltd-applicant-guide-120624" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline"><br><br></span></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <br> <br> <p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1162/ton/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493324/learning-support-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>