Job Description - Student Support Officer – Full Time – Temporary - ACIP - Hoxton Park High School *****B4N0)
Student Support Officer – Full Time – Temporary - ACIP - Hoxton Park High School - ****B4N0
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Location
Sydney Region
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: The salary range for this position is $74,****** - $109,****** per annum (pro-rate for part time roles). The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name: Hoxton Park High School
Staffing Area: Liverpool
FTE: *****
Contact Name: Sylvia Joseph, Phone:, School Admin: ********
Closing Date
08-Dec-****, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
School Support Staff
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
Position Information
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
Student Support Officers work within the school community to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service. Student Support Officers provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole of school wellbeing initiatives and programs that are evidence-based. They have a pivotal role in working collaboratively with external agencies and creating referral pathways for students and families to child and family support agencies.
Essential Requirements
A completed diploma or higher qualification in social work, youth work, welfare or related discipline must be attached along with your application
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies
Valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
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Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
Hoxton Park High School, a coeducational comprehensive school located in south western Sydney, has an enrolment of approximately 890 students, including 82% from a non-English speaking background. The school community has high expectations for student academic performance that is supported through quality teaching. The school has strong school initiatives in literacy, numeracy catering for all students through a broad range of subjects including academic courses, vocational education (VET) in Hospitality, Construction, Retail, Information Technology, Primary Industries and Business Services, school based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT) and TAFE courses. Gifted and talented students are catered for within the Self Select class program and the provision of a differentiated curriculum, catering for all learners. The school is part of the Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN) with strong links with the business community and Universities as community partners. The school has a comprehensive student leadership and welfare programme which includes strong links with partner primary schools. Hoxton Park High School is part of the Positive Behaviour for Success (PBS) programme embodied in the Hoxton Honour Code.
Special Notes
This is an above centrally identified temporary position established through school funds. The successful candidate's duration of appointment to this position will be subject to the continuity of funding, the requirement of the position and the needs of the school.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (
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NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:
A cover letter
(max 2 pages) – demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description
A current resume
(max 5 pages) – including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees
Copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts
Note: all documents relating to your application including qualifications and academic transcripts are required to be submitted online via iworkfor.nsw. No paper based, email or late applications will be accepted.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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