School Learning Officer - St Therese's School, Bentley Park

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

12.75% Employer Superannuation

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Therese's School Bentley Park in Cairns is seeking a School Learning Officer to support teachers in delivering learning programs to prep to year 6 students. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, assessments, and progress reporting. The position is term-time, 30 hours per school week, with a fixed term ending 21 January 2028.

The salary is per hour at level 3 for School Officer. Commencement is 25 January 2027, with an application closing date of 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teachers to maximise educational outcomes in small group or 1:1 settings.
• Assist with evaluating learning needs under direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provide assistance to students and participate in planning with team teachers.
• Report regularly to the classroom teacher on student progress.
• Support group work in Literacy and maintain student session records.

Job description

School Learning Officer - St Therese's School, Bentley Park

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns - Cairns QLD

Commencement Date: Monday 25 January 2027

Employment Type: Term Time, fixed term until 21 January 2028 - 30 hours per school week

Salary Range: School Officer Level 3 - $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour

Closing Date for Applications: 7:00am 26th October 2026

St Therese's School Bentley Park

St Therese's Parish School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Edmonton Parish. Located just 20 minutes south of Cairns City, St Therese's provides Catholic Education to an area that is currently referred to as the 'growth corridor' of Cairns. The first Catholic school in Edmonton, Edmonton Convent School, was established by the Sisters of Mercy on the 29th April, 1929, with an enrolment of just 30 students. Its original location was on the Bruce Highway in the small township of Edmonton - an area that had been originally established as a sugar-milling town to serve the many surrounding sugarcane farms. Since those early days, the school has undergone many changes in its history and was renamed in 1965 to that of St Therese's School. In 1995, the school was relocated to its current position where it has continued to grow in order to meet the growing enrolment numbers that have resulted from the development of residential areas south of the city. Today, it has an enrolment of approximately 620 students, Prep to Year 6. The school is proud of its rich historical story as well as the modern facilities that are now available to students, enabling a holisitic and quality educational learning environment. 2011 saw the completion of the school master plan following $5.5 million in combined capital projects undertaken as part of the Building the Education Revolution and planned facilities expansion.

About the Role

The purpose of the School Learning Officer role is to maximise educational outcomes for students by providing assistance to Teachers to meet the learning goals of students. This may involve assisting Teachers in the delivery of learning programs both in small group and/or 1:1 scenarios.

The typical duties of a School Learning Officer include but are not limited to;

• Assist with evaluating and assessing the learning needs of students while under the direction and / or supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Work with students according to the directions / lesson plans given by the class teacher
• Provide physical assistance to students where necessary and appropriate.
• Participate in planning days with team teachers to discuss student needs
• Provide support to students with social / emotional needs in the form of supervising a student when time-out from the classroom for a short period is needed; developing a close rapport with students to be a contact person if needed.
• Adhere to individual classroom rules, expectations, incentive schemes and behaviour management plans as informed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with in-class support programmes as directed by the classroom teacher
• Report regularly to the classroom teacher on student progress
• Assist with group work in Literacy block time if appropriate for the year level and as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Keep personal records of student work sessions
• Assist teaching staff in the supervision of students with all concerns / problems referred to teaching staff for resolution as required.

School Learning Officer

Commencement Date: Monday 25 January 2027

Employment Type: Term Time, fixed term until 21 January 2028 - 30 hours per school week

Salary Range: School Officer Level 3 - $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour

Closing Date for Applications: 7:00am 26th October 2026

St Therese's School Bentley Park

St Therese's Parish School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Edmonton Parish. Located just 20 minutes south of Cairns City, St Therese's provides Catholic Education to an area that is currently referred to as the 'growth corridor' of Cairns. The first Catholic school in Edmonton, Edmonton Convent School, was established by the Sisters of Mercy on the 29th April, 1929, with an enrolment of just 30 students. Its original location was on the Bruce Highway in the small township of Edmonton - an area that had been originally established as a sugar-milling town to serve the many surrounding sugarcane farms. Since those early days, the school has undergone many changes in its history and was renamed in 1965 to that of St Therese's School. In 1995, the school was relocated to its current position where it has continued to grow in order to meet the growing enrolment numbers that have resulted from the development of residential areas south of the city. Today, it has an enrolment of approximately 620 students, Prep to Year 6. The school is proud of its rich historical story as well as the modern facilities that are now available to students, enabling a holisitic and quality educational learning environment. 2011 saw the completion of the school master plan following $5.5 million in combined capital projects undertaken as part of the Building the Education Revolution and planned facilities expansion.

About the Role

The purpose of the School Learning Officer role is to maximise educational outcomes for students by providing assistance to Teachers to meet the learning goals of students. This may involve assisting Teachers in the delivery of learning programs both in small group and/or 1:1 scenarios.

The typical duties of a School Learning Officer include but are not limited to;

• Assist with evaluating and assessing the learning needs of students while under the direction and / or supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Work with students according to the directions / lesson plans given by the class teacher
• Provide physical assistance to students where necessary and appropriate.
• Participate in planning days with team teachers to discuss student needs
• Provide support to students with social / emotional needs in the form of supervising a student when time-out from the classroom for a short period is needed; developing a close rapport with students to be a contact person if needed.
• Adhere to individual classroom rules, expectations, incentive schemes and behaviour management plans as informed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with in-class support programmes as directed by the classroom teacher
• Report regularly to the classroom teacher on student progress
• Assist with group work in Literacy block time if appropriate for the year level and as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Keep personal records of student work sessions
• Assist teaching staff in the supervision of students with all concerns / problems referred to teaching staff for resolution as required.

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave - following one year's continuing service
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionSchool Learning Officer Level 3 - Position Description

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries:

Human Resources

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