Gifted & Talented Education Support Officer (ESO)
St Ignatius College
Posted 15 days ago
Saint Ignatius' College, Adelaide is a leading Catholic, co-educational, day school conducted by the Jesuits and inspired with the Ignatian charism. Built on the vision of Saint Ignatius, our educational community seeks to form young men and women who strive for a hope-filled future, shaping the world for the better.
The College is seeking expressions of interest for a temporary Grade 2 ESO role supporting the Gifted & Talented program for the remainder of the 2025 school year.
This role will work 7.5 hours per week, spread over two days per week during term time only. Ideally, you will work a fortnightly roster of Wednesday and Thursday of one week, and Tuesday and Thursday of the second week. This is a temporary position for the remainder of 2025 only.
Under the supervision of the Gifted & Talented Coordinator, the Gifted & Talented ESO will support and assist teachers in their management of Gifted and Talented students to meet identified educational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist teachers with the care of students on excursions, sports days/activities and other classroom and associated school/educational activities.
- Assist student learning, either individually or in groups, under the supervision of a teacher (or delegate) using prepared and structured programs involving
- Assist in the translation of simple instructions and supporting students individually and in small groups or other designated areas, with instruction as applicable.
- General administration and associated duties including classroom photocopying, facilitation of consent forms, set up and tidy up activities, basic first aid etc.
- Actively participating in school activities/events, meetings, required training and/or professional development and professional reviews.
Desirable Characteristics
- A Certificate III in Education Support and/or Basic Casualty Care (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrated knowledge and experience in a comparable role.
- Demonstrated ability working and communicating effectively with children. Experience working with children with special needs is highly desirable.
- Willingness to uphold and contribute to the culture and ethos of our Catholic school.
- Ability to implement positive and supportive behaviour management procedures and be a good role model for students.
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills and able to successfully work collaboratively and flexibly with others.
- Current and acceptable Working with Children Clearance and screening to work in Catholic Education SA
- Current valid Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificate
Desirable Characteristics
- To have experience working in a similar role in a school
Application Process
Further information regarding application requirements and other employment opportunities at Saint Ignatius’ College can be found by visiting the College website: https://ignatius.sa.edu.au
The closing date for applications is 9:00am Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
Late applications cannot be accepted. Saint Ignatius' College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Saint Ignatius’ College is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in its community.
No recruitment agencies please.
About St Ignatius College
College Vision & Mission
Our Vision
At Saint Ignatius College our purpose is to form young people of competence, conscience and compassion.
Mission Statement
Saint Ignatius College is a Catholic community that is learning-centred and supportive in the Ignatian tradition.
The College is committed to the education of the whole person and the development of young adults of competence, conscience and compassion who will be of service in the community.
We strive to recognise God’s presence in all things, to celebrate the pursuit of personal excellence and to live with hope and respect for all creation.
Striving for the Magis
Ignatius in his writings calls us to strive for the 'Magis' - 'the more'. The more is a key to making choices among competing values. The entire life of Ignatius Loyola was a search for the Magis – that is, the more universal good, the more effective means, the more generous service of others, and the ever greater glory of God. Magis energises us for action.
At Saint Ignatius College we will:
•Provide opportunities for students, staff, parents and alumni to experience a sense of belonging to a faith-filled Christian community and to commit themselves to being of service to others
•Respect the role of parents as the primary educators of their children
•Be enthusiastic in imparting knowledge of Catholic faith and traditions, enabling students to accept truth freely and develop a Christian moral conscience
•Promote growth and improvement in learning and living for the greater glory of God in the Ignatian way
•Support students in striving for their personal best - the Magis - in all their endeavours.
Governance
Saint Ignatius College Geelong supports and promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy.
The College abides by the The Education and Training Reform Act 2006, and deliver our programs and teaching in a manner that supports and promotes the principals and practice of Australian democracy.
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Jesuit Educational Philosophy
Since the launch of their first school in 1548, the Jesuits have believed that a high quality education is the best path to meaningful lives of leadership and service.
Jesuits have understood that the liberal arts, the natural and social sciences, and the performing arts, linked with all other branches of knowledge, are a powerful means of developing leaders with the potential to influence and transform society.
The Jesuit Education Ministry includes Jesuit owned and operated schools, university colleges and chaplaincies, affiliated lgnatian schools, and the intellectual apostolate.
A Jesuit education has a clear purpose: the development of a well-rounded Christian person of competence, conscience and compassion who will be of service in the world and has the generosity to make a contribution.
Historically, Jesuit education has been successful across many cultures because it has adapted to the environment of the learner. Today Jesuit education continues to embrace change in appropriate ways, ensuring that a Jesuit education meets the needs of modern day learners, and develops learners who themselves will strive to contribute meaningfully and to excel.
Jesuits motto
AMDG
“Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” For the Greater Glory of God
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