<p>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students. </p><p>We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global. </p><p><b>The position </b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Learning Support Officer to work our teachers in assisting students that have a variety of individual learning needs. Support will focus on senior school students, in particular Year 10. This role is offered as a full time position for Terms 3 and 4, 2024. </p><p>Responsibilities of the role will include: </p><ul><li>Assist the Teacher to develop a stimulating learning environment by using a variety of styles and approaches to cater for individual learning needs </li><li>In consultation with Teachers and Head of Learning Diversity employ a variety of strategies to effectively implement the curriculum </li><li>Arrange appropriate amount of time for lesson preparation and organisation as requested </li><li>Be familiar with the standards of professional practice as articulated in the Australian Standards of Teaching and the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV), where appropriate </li><li>Embrace the use of Information and Communications Technologies </li><li>Provide meaningful and timely feedback to parents, through approved communication channels </li><li>Ensure compliance with OH&amp;S Policy and Procedures </li><li>Maintain excellent communication and relationships with students and staff </li><li>Liaise with appropriate support staff, where appropriate, in the implementation of the curriculum – e.g. Learning Diversity department, Library staff </li></ul><p><b>About You </b></p><p>To be successful in this position, it is essential that you have: </p><ul><li>Experience working as an Integration Aide/Classroom Assistant/Learning Support Officer </li><li>Experience supporting senior school students with individual learning needs </li><li>Ability to build, establish and maintain relationships </li><li>A collaborative approach with colleagues </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Excellent time management and organisational skills </li><li>Demonstrated desire to apply a growth mindset to professional development. </li><li>Commitment to actively participate in the co-curricular and pastoral activities of the School </li><li>A current Working with Children Check (employee) </li><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications would be highly regarded </li></ul><p><b>Why work at Loreto Toorak? </b></p><p>Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing and gym programs. </p><p>If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate, apply online now by clicking the ‘apply’ button. </p><p>Applications close 9am Thursday 9 May. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don&#39;t delay if the role is of interest to you! </p><p>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School&#39;s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>