At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and enhance student learning through tailored assistance and engagement.
- Company: St Therese's School, a vibrant Catholic education community in Bentley Park.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, annual leave, salary packaging, and superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Join a child-safe organisation with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Working with Children Blue Card and support Catholic Education ethos.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 36 £ per hour.
Commencement Date: Monday 12 July 2026
Employment Type: Term Time, fixed term until 22 January 2027 - 24 to 30 hours per school week
Salary Range: School Officer Level 3 - $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 8:00am 18th June 2026 (unless filled prior)
St Therese's Parish School is located 20 minutes south of Cairns City and provides Catholic education to students Prep to Year 6. The school has an enrolment of approximately 620 students.
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.
Typical Duties
- 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, supervising a student when time-out from the classroom is needed; develop a close rapport with students as a point of contact.
- 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.
- Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child‑safe organisation.
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 continued service.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries
Human Resources hr.bentleypk@cns.catholic.edu.au
School Learning Officer (Fixed Term) - St Therese's School, Bentley Park employer: Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
St Therese's School in Bentley Park is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the educational and emotional needs of students. With a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits including annual leave with loading, salary packaging options, and generous parental leave, employees are empowered to grow within a child-safe environment that values Catholic education principles.
Contact Details:
Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns Recruitment Team
