Role Description/Criteria
About St Joseph鈥檚 School: St Joseph鈥檚 offers an inclusive and non-discriminating learning community for young people who choose to attend a specialised educational environment. Effective in 2025, St Joseph鈥檚 School will officially be known as Saints College. This name change reflects our commitment to progress while maintaining our core values and mission. Saints College will continue to empower our community and support the holistic development of our young people.听
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We operate multiple campuses located in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, BlendED. In 2025, we will expand our offerings with the opening of three new campuses in Fitzroy North, Sunshine, and Bungaree, as part of our growth strategy to establish additional campuses in the future.听
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The young people we serve often face significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal, or familial challenges, which demand unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation by Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.听
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Fitzroy North Campus: The Fitzroy North campus will specifically support young people who encounter challenges with traditional schooling. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that meets the diverse needs of these individuals, including those with mental health concerns and neurodivergence. Unlike our other campuses, which predominantly focus on literacy and numeracy, Fitzroy North will offer the full Victorian Curriculum, providing a more comprehensive educational experience. Our campus will feature intimate class sizes, with classes capped at 15-18 young people to ensure personalised and focused instruction. Additionally, young people will have access to a range of holistic support services, including youth workers, counsellors, psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. We are committed to creating a flexible and supportive setting that caters to each individual鈥檚 needs.听
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The Role:听
- The Coordinator, Education Support and SSG is a full-time ongoing position responsible for coordination of Education Support Workers (Teacher鈥檚 Aides) to oversee and enhance education programs and initiatives and organise resources that will assist a young person鈥檚 engagement in learning support, and in particular the 7-10 Victorian Curriculum and the VCE Vocational Major with a focus on literacy and numeracy development.
- This position reports to the Program Director, Teaching and Learning, and works collaboratively with others in coordinating learning support for young people both in academic pursuits and extension activities.听
- You will be employed on an ongoing basis and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.听听
You will need:听
- Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.听
- Qualifications in teaching, youth work or social work.听
- Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching or;听
- Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check Certificate (issued within the last six months)听
- The ability to inspire and engage young people.听
- Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential.听
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.听
To Apply:听
Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Employment Opportunities at .听 Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now function on our careers page and must include:听
- A cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role?听
- A statement which addresses the skills and competencies outlined in the position description (no more than 2 pages)?听
- A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;听
- Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, and a current manager.听
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For further information contact: Lisa Burgess, Principal on 0455 917 595 or via email lisa.burgess@stjosephs.vic.edu.au.听
Applications close: Friday 25 October at 4.00pm.听
Applications will be considered as they are received.听
Applications will be considered as received and may proceed to interview prior to the closing date.听
St Joseph鈥檚 Schools are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.听
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.听 These checks are consistent with EREA鈥檚 commitment to child protection policies and procedures.听 Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.听
St Joseph鈥檚 is a child safe environment. St Joseph's?is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at:听
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Application Procedures
https://stjosephs.vic.edu.au