<p>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic independent school that aims to be the leading girls’ school in Australia. Highly regarded for our pastoral care, academic, sporting, music and cultural programs, we educate women who will work towards positive social change. </p><p>Our vision, to offer a Catholic education that liberates, empowers and motivates students, is supported by a strategic direction that incorporates the belief that staff are the most valuable and critical asset of the School. </p><p><b>The position</b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Learning Support Officer to work with the Classroom Teacher in assisting students from years 7 to 12 that have a variety of individual learning needs. This role is offered as a full time,12-month contract, commencing Term 1 2023.</p><p>Responsibilities of the role will include:</p><ul><li>Assist the Classroom 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 the Classroom Teacher, Learning Diversity Leader and the appropriate Head of Curriculum, employ a variety of strategies to effectively implement the curriculum </li><li>Arrange appropriate amount of time for lesson preparation and organisation as requested by the Classroom Teacher, Learning Diversity Leader or Head of Curriculum </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 and expertise working as a Learning Support Officer</li><li>Experience supporting students in Years 11 &amp; 12 will be highly regarded</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>Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check </li><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications would be highly regarded </li></ul><p>If this sounds like the role for you then don&#39;t hesitate, apply online via the Apply Now button. </p><p><b>Applications close 9am Friday 3 February however applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on receipt so please don’t delay in applying if this role is of interest. </b></p><p>Please direct any queries to the HR Advisor via employment&#64;loretotoorak.vic.edu.au. </p><p><i>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.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>