Education Support Officer

Education Support Officer - Darwin Flexible School Continuing, Full-time Start: To be negotiated as soon as possible with successful candidate ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd educates over 2,200 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and serves young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. We enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, in which the principles of operation (Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal) are embedded. We’re excited to share that the Darwin campus of St Joseph’s Catholic Flexible School is preparing to open its doors, offering a new opportunity for Young People in the Northern Territory.Our schools provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for Young People who have experienced barriers to education. Here at Flexis, we focus on helping students reconnect with learning, build confidence, and feel part of a caring community.As part of the national EREA Flexible Schools network, and building on the success of our Alice Springs campus, Darwin will offer relationship-based, trauma-informed education that meets each student where they are. ABOUT THE ROLE The Education Support Officer (ESO) reports to the Area Principal through the Head of Campus. Their responsibility is to support a teacher in the development and delivery of targeted, intensive middle school literacy and numeracy programs. The ESO will work one-on-one and in small group support. They will develop Personal Learning Plans and collect data (particularly ACSF and NCCD adjustments). They will undertake administrative duties such as the preparation of resources, wellbeing support and follow-up. The ESO provides educational and wellbeing support to the young people of the campus including engagement and program activities. They work collaboratively and are supported by Teachers, Youth/Social Workers, the Inclusive Education Co‑ordinator, AHOCs and the Head of Campus. To view the Position Description, please click apply to access our external application portal. ABOUT YOU Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition. Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure. Appropriate qualifications and/ or relevant professional experience. Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses. Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility. Ability to develop and implement a range of appropriate strategies to support young people with their learning; Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders; Demonstrated experience in delivering one-on-one and small group targeted middle- school literacy and numeracy programmes is essential; An understanding of Personal Learning Plans and data collection (particularly ACSF and NCCD adjustments) is desirable. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Professional Development Opportunities Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) HOW TO APPLY: (Please upload documents in PDF format) To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Adam Richter, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on *** or via email ************@flexi.edu.au Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr