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Education officer

Newcastle
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
Posted: 7 May
Offer description

Catholic Schools, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Education Officer – Wellbeing to support our schools in fostering positive, connected, and inclusive learning environments. This role is integral in ensuring student wellbeing is prioritised and embedded within the school community through evidence-based strategies, professional learning, and targeted support.


The Role

* Support school communities in the delivery of quality Learning and Wellbeing for students.
* Support schools in creating a positive, connected, and safe and supportive learning environment as outlined in the student wellbeing and pastoral care framework.
* Work with the Leader Student Learning and Wellbeing, Education Officers and Education Access Officers in supporting the needs of individual students and schools in the Diocese.
* Ensure that schools are aware of the content and scope of Primary and Secondary Syllabus documents across all Key Learning Areas, and support schools to personalise learning for students requiring behaviour support.
* Ensure that schools are aware of, and work within, disability legislative requirements and obligations for schools.
* Deliver evidenced based learning and support for schools as required.
* Conduct observations and formal/ informal assessments and provide feedback to schools, learning support staff and families through formal reports.


Responsibilities

* The Education Officer - Wellbeing is responsible to the Director of Schools through the Head Student Learning and Support.


Ongoing Professional Learning and Development

* All Education Officers will be supported with ongoing professional learning and networking opportunities to improve their knowledge and professional capacity.


Professional Practice and Development

* Professional Practice and Development processes for the role of Education Officer - Wellbeing will be established in consultation with the Leader Student Learning and Wellbeing.


Selection Criteria

* Skills and Experiences:
o Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools.
o Possess a comprehensive understanding of current research and pedagogy of whole school and individual student wellbeing programs and able to communicate this to schools.
o Experience in providing specific advice regarding mental health and wellbeing of students to schools.
o High level skills and extensive experience in delivering staff training and professional learning with the capacity to provide initiative and leadership in Wellbeing.
o Experience working within the school environment and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people within the school community, other agencies and service providers.
o Ability to support a school-wide approach to behaviour to support the implementation of whole school frameworks such as Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L).
o Working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education (DSE) and their implications for schools.
o Demonstrated high level interpersonal, organisational, communication and information technology skills.


Qualifications

* Four-year teaching qualifications with Special Education specialisation OR equivalent teaching experience OR qualifications in a related specialisation/ field
* Active NESA Accreditation
* Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
* Post graduate qualifications in Special Education/ Inclusive Education (Desirable)


Conditions of Employment

* Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.


Benefits of Working with Us

* Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
* A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
* Employee assistance program (EAP)
* Training and staff development programs
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees
* Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

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