Summary Be part of a highly skilled and committed team driven to help young people realize their potential, with the opportunity to work across a multi-campus school setting. A competitive remuneration package is available, accompanied by salary packaging benefits. Full-time and Parental Leave positions available for 2025. Located at our Werribee, Sunshine, CBD, Prahran and South Melbourne Campuses and must be able to travel to other campuses as required. About the Opportunity: Education Support Officers (ESOs) collaborate within a multidisciplinary team at Hester Hornbrook Academy to deliver specialized literacy and numeracy assistance, tailored to meet the unique educational needs of students. They conduct educational assessments and interventions, ensuring personalized support for each student's well-being and learning outcomes.
Their role extends beyond their immediate responsibilities, requiring cooperation with colleagues and the school community to achieve specific educational objectives. While they receive guidance on targets, programs, and goals, ESOs have flexibility in determining strategies for attainment.
Our ideal candidate will be able to successfully demonstrate the following key skills and attributes: Work as part of a multidisciplinary classroom team to develop and maintain a face-to-face and virtual classroom learning environment that places high expectations on learning for well-being and well-being for learning. Provide individual or group assistance to students in targeted learning areas such as literacy and numeracy skills, while also conducting Tier 3 interventions for literacy or numeracy as needed. Ensure that programs are delivered within the Educational Support Officers framework of Hester Hornbrook Academy, maintaining confidentiality and dignity for our students. Use data as evidence to inform practice and funding through the NCCD funding source, including delivering and recording interventions and screeners, managing data entry, and implementing prepared learning plans to improve student learning outcomes. Apply an understanding of our HOPE (Healing Orientated Program of Education) to support students in a manner that allows them to Engage, Equip, Empower, and Extend, while having a thorough understanding of a range of interventions that promote engagement and inclusivity, build rapport, and develop prosocial behaviors and relationships. Contribute to the planning and participate in extra-curricular activities, events, excursions, and overnight camps. Maintain accurate records using the school's Student Management system and learning management systems, including regular well-being case noting and prepare/contribute to reports (including NCCD) as required. Participate in regular supervision, whole school and campus meetings, the performance review processes, professional learning, and a culture of continuous review and improvement of student learning outcomes and achievement of the Hester Hornbrook Strategic Plan (SP) and Annual Implementation Plans (AIP). Ensure that all Child Safe, risk management, and Hester Hornbrook documentation is adhered to. Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Principal or their delegate. Benefits: Hester Hornbrook Academy, as an Independently Registered School, has its own Enterprise Agreement. A competitive remuneration applies to this role together with access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and supportive work/life balance provisions. HHA recognizes the importance of investing in the training, learning, and development of our staff. How to apply: Applications close: Friday, 8th November 2024 Address applications to - Sally Lasslett, Principal. Applications should include Key Selection Criteria, a Cover Letter highlighting how you have previously assisted a young person to improve their well-being outcomes, resulting in success in educational outcomes leading to learning for well-being, and a current CV with referees.
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About the Organisation: Hester Hornbrook Academy is a Special Assistance School that provides flexible education and learning options, including VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools), VPC (Victorian Pathways Certificate), VM (VCE Vocational Major), VCE, and an extended program offering a variety of elective subjects. Recognizing that mainstream education is not suitable for all young people, our programs are driven by the personal pursuits of students. Our HOPE – Healing Orientated Program of Education informs our Practice model, ensuring the integration of academic intervention and growth with well-being and life skills. Teachers, Youth Workers, and Education Support Officers (ESOs) work collaboratively to support students in reaching their individual goals. Our students include those who have disengaged from mainstream education, are young parents, currently in or leaving out of home care, experiencing homelessness, and those who may be experiencing mental health challenges or learning difficulties.
Click here to see our Student Builder Chats at Werribee Campus All roles within Hester Hornbrook will have a classroom allotment, which may include classroom instruction, the delivery of learning activities, the supervision of students, assertive outreach, and involvement in our other programs that support students to attain educational success. Our commitment to safety Hester Hornbrook/MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disabilities. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.
Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access At Hester Hornbrook/MCM, we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with an authentic commitment to equity of access for all. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the recruiting manager listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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