Education Support Lead

Younity Community Services Ltd; Burpengary; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working during school holidays

Job summary

The Younity School in Queensland is seeking an Education Lead to head our Education Support Officers and shape the ESO role within our independent middle school. This non-teaching position works with the Head of School on whole-school planning and ensures the ESO team provides consistent, high-quality support in every classroom.

You will manage daily ESO systems, including medication procedures, duty rosters, student adjustments, and the rollout of a reading intervention program.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in an education lead or coordinator role.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
• Desire to support students to engage successfully in their learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage the Education Support Officers (ESOs).
• Collaborate with the Head of School to shape the ESO role and ensure teamwork with teachers.
• Oversee ESO systems: medication procedures, duty rosters, transitions back into class, recording student adjustments.
• Lead rollout of a structured reading intervention program delivered by ESOs.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Team management

Communication

Job description

The Younity School is Moreton Bay's independent special assistance middle school, supporting students in Years 7 to 9 to reengage in education and rediscover their love of learning. Since opening in 2024, we've built a reputation for inclusive, inspiring and safe classrooms where students thrive.

We now have a unique opportunity for an experienced candidate to lead our team of Education Support Officers/ Teacher Aides and build how education support works in our special assistance school. This role is permanent, full-time, 52 weeks a year, starting Term 1, 2027.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Education Support Lead is central to how support works in every classroom at our school. You will lead and line manage our team of Education Support Officers, work with the Head of School to shape what the ESO role looks like at TYS, and make sure ESOs and teachers work well together in each class. As a member of the School Management Team, you will bring the education support perspective to whole-school planning and decisions.

You will be responsible for the systems the ESO team relies on each day, including medication procedures, duty rosters, transitions back into class and the recording of student adjustments. Additionally, you will lead the rollout of a structured reading intervention program delivered by ESOs.

This is a non-teaching role, so your focus is on building a strong, well-supported team and making sure every student gets consistent, high-quality support.

THIS ROLE WILL SUIT SOMEONE WHO

• Stays calm and organised when the day changes quickly
• Is fair and direct, and has honest conversations with care
• Builds trust easily with staff, students and families
• Leads by example and brings out the best in others
• Is practical and enjoys making things work better
• Brings warmth and a good sense of humour to their work

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• A senior leadership position with a genuine say in how a growing school works
• Salary benchmarked to Queensland Government AO4 ($94K to $104K) plus super and NFP salary packaging
• Hybrid working available during school holiday periods
• Room to grow as we expand to Years 5 and 6 by 2029

If you have at least two years' experience in an education lead or coordinator role, knowledge of trauma-informed practice, and a genuine desire to support students to engage successfully in their learning, we'd love to hear from you.

We believe workplace diversity sparks innovation and creativity. The Younity School is a safe, accessible and inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds.

We encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds with relevant experience to apply.

The Younity School is a Child Safe environment in which there is zero tolerance for child abuse. It is a condition of employment that all employees comply with all relevant policies and procedures, including Child Safe policies.

Applications will be accepted and assessed on an ongoing basis, and early applications are encouraged.