<p><strong>St Mary's Catholic Primary School Concord</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 20 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 12 June 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (50 hours per fortnight), Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a dynamic and inclusive community grounded in faith, learning and connection. Our teachers are committed to knowing each learner and inspiring growth across all domains of learning through explicit teaching. We are a Newman Selective Gifted Education Program accredited school. We value collaboration, strong professional relationships and pedagogical expertise in our staff.<br><br> We partner closely with supportive, engaged families and inquisitive students to bring our mission to life: Nurturing Faith. Pursuing Excellence. Our relationship with St Mary's Catholic Parish, Concord enriches faith formation and strengthens community life for both staff, students and families.<br><br> We seek dedicated Learning Support Officer who will foster meaningful connections and champion high-quality learning. Come and be part of our dedicated team, shaping the next generation through faith, excellence and unwavering values.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $95,945. Base salary ranges from $65,508 to $85,665, paid on a pro-rata basis. 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>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</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. You must be able to demonstrate:</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>experience in a PBL school (desirable)</li> <li>excellent communication skills</li> <li>ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful</li> <li>ability and willingness to demonstrate initiative and proactively engage learners</li> <li>a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students.</li> <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> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and 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 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view?usp=sharing">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><br> &nbsp;</p>