06 Jun 2023
Why Work With Us
Scone High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the Upper Hunter Valley, NSW.
We provide a diverse curriculum and a variety of opportunities for all students to succeed in their areas of interest – including drama, dance, music, visual arts, technology and sport.
Our school enjoys strong, supportive links with parents, local businesses, sporting clubs and the wider community.
We have high expectations of our students and staff. We value striving for personal best, responsibility, cooperation, honesty and respect.
About The Role
The responsibilities of a School Learning Support Officer may include, but are not limited to:
• Supporting the implementation of individual educational programs, transition programs and student behaviour management plans in both mainstream or special education settings.
• Assisting teachers, and working with individual students and small groups, to support the development of resilience, coping skills and positive relationships.
• Recording performance data during the implementation of individual educational programs.
• Serving as part of a transdisciplinary (educational/therapy) team in the development and implementation of individual educational programs.
• Providing students with assistance in school routines.
• Undertaking other related duties as determined by the principal or the supervisor.
Role Criteria
• Qualifications and/or demonstrated successful experience working with students with a variety of disabilities and/or support needs.
• Demonstrated ethical, professional communication skills, as well as the demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to implement wellbeing and individual education programs and provide assistance during school activities (including excursions) to ensure maximum participation by students.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and form positive, high quality relationships with students and staff
Who Can Apply
Expressions of interest are invited from staff interested in a career opportunity in the position of School Learning Support Officer. This is a temporary position, 5 days per week, commencing Monday 17 July 2023 and continuing to Friday 17 December 2023 with the possibility of extension.
Applicants require:
• a current Working with Children Check Clearance
• completion of mandatory training required by the Department of Education
• a willingness to undertake first aid training relevant to the School Learning Support Officer role.
How to Apply
An expression of interest addressing the role criteria, of no more than 2 pages in length. The expression of interest application form with endorsement from your Principal and the contact details for two referees, your current supervisor must be the first referee, should be submitted to Ann-Marie Higham, Business Manager, Scone High School via email at ann-marie.higham@det.nsw.edu.au by 4pm Wednesday 21 June 2023.