School Support Officer - Bray Park State High School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bray Park State High School is seeking a School Support Officer to support student engagement, behaviour and wellbeing. You will build strong relationships with students, monitor uniform compliance and attendance, supervise detentions and contribute to a safe learning environment.

A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with a proactive approach to working with young people.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Passion for supporting students to succeed and wellbeing.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising students in programs developed with Heads of Year and under the direction of the assigned teacher.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through observation and contribute to improved student outcomes.
• Refer students to school support services and other relevant personnel when required.
• Maintain high standards of work by following established procedures, including bus duty, patrolling school grounds, and escorting students to class as required.
• Build positive relationships with students through effective interpersonal and communication skills and participate in professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Join the team at Bray Park State High School as a School Support Officer and make a positive contribution to the school community.

Build strong relationships with students, support their engagement and wellbeing, and help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

About Us

Bray Park State High School is a co-educational secondary school in the Moreton Bay region, catering for students from Years 7 to 12.

The school promotes a supportive and innovative learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their individual goals.

With a broad curriculum, academic and vocational pathways, and opportunities across sporting and cultural activities, the school is committed to student wellbeing, personal growth and lifelong learning.

Your Opportunity

The School Support Officer plays an important role in supporting student engagement, behaviour and wellbeing at Bray Park State High School.

The role involves building positive relationships with students, monitoring uniform compliance and attendance, supervising detentions and supporting student programs. The successful candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgement and a proactive approach to working with young people. A passion for supporting students to succeed, the ability to maintain professional boundaries and a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) are essential.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist with supervising students in programs developed in consultation with Heads of Year and under the direction of the assigned teacher.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through observation, contributing to improved student outcomes.
• Refer students to school support services and other relevant personnel when required.
• Maintain high standards of work by following established procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement, while undertaking bus duty, patrolling school grounds and nearby streets, and escorting students to class as required.
• Build positive relationships with students through effective interpersonal and communication skills, and participate in relevant professional development.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Occupational group Education & Training