Chisholm Institute Hiring for Casual Education Support Officer – Foundation College Job at Frankston Full Time

This position is accountable for the provision of support to students in classrooms and workshops within Foundation College. This role interacts directly with students and teachers in a professional manner to provide support, assistance and a positive student experience. The role is also responsible for some administrative tasks associated with the College.

The incumbent is a key and active participant of the Foundation College Team and will receive direction from the Education Manager.

Your key accountabilities will include but is not limited to:

• Supporting students in the classroom and in workshops by working one-to-one with students or in small groups to reinforce and clarify lesson content, where duties may involve: language and literacy support, numeracy support, lesson context, maintaining student focus, scribing , ensuring that OH&S is maintained.
• Providing support on group excursions and as requested by the Education Manager, provide support to the class teacher with monitoring work placements.
• Assisting the Education Manager during peak periods, such as enrolment times, end of Semester results, planning, etc. and providing customer service, handling reception and course inquiries for programs.
• Updating student records and general administrative duties associated with student absence including supporting relevant staff with implementing systems for student lists and for monitoring and maintaining assessment and attendance registers.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a relevant qualification at a minimum of post-secondary level or equivalent relevant experience and a current Victorian drivers licence.

You will have experience in providing learning support to students and have proven ability to work collaboratively and adopt a teamwork approach. Your excellent communication skills including sound language, literacy and numeracy skills will see you succeed in this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the recruiting manager whose contact details are listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for this position close 9am Wednesday 11 August 2021.

Applications should include:

• a covering letter
• curriculum vitae
• contact details of three (3) referees

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:

• Valid Employee Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• International Police Check (if applicable)
• Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications and transcripts

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information please contact Margot Murphy, Education Manager 2, Foundation College on 03 9238 8354.

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.