St Joseph’s School | Chinchilla | P-6

• Fixed term | 31 March 2025 to 27 June 2025
• Term time | 21 hours per week
• School Officer Level 2 | $31.56 - $32.23 per hour plus super

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to assist teachers and other staff members with preparing, implementing, and supervising learning programs to support classroom learning experiences.

You will proactively work hand in hand with teaching staff to provide a high quality faith-based education for students.

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

About You

• you do not need to be Catholic to work with us!
• are committed to co-creating a nurturing learning environment
• have previous experience in a similar role
• either hold a current Paid Blue Card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencing in this role

Grow with us

As a School Officer: Classroom Support with Toowoomba Catholic Schools, you will be joining a network of 32 schools, who, with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office form Toowoomba Catholic Schools. Through our shared purpose, enabling full and flourishing lives we support staff and students to reach their potential.

You will receive regular support from teachers, visiting Education Officers and Allied Health Professionals; all who will help you to grow your skills and knowledge to be able to professionally support students to achieve their potential. You will also be a part of a network within your own school and beyond; and given the opportunity to attend targeted professional development hosted by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office.

About the school

St Joseph’s School is a rapidly growing Catholic primary school in a vibrant regional town that has maintained that friendly small school feel. Embracing the dignity and unique qualities of each child, the staff at St Joseph’s know their students well, and provide individualised support for each and every one of them. Dedicated to their craft, they are always looking for ways to strengthen relationships and build knowledge and understanding of what works best in a contemporary classroom. Their friendly, welcoming and inclusive approach pervades all aspects of school life - making St Joseph’s a place of gathering, learning, celebration and community.

The community you will be joining

You will be joining a small community with a big heart, where locals are welcoming, social events are thriving and nature is abundant. This friendly town offers so much, all in close proximity, with a range of boutique and well known major stores, medical and professional services. It is all well known for its quirky and fun-filled biennial Melon Festival, its water park, the Chinchilla Weir, and offers sporting and cultural opportunities and so much more. You will be immersed in the community immediately and it will feel like home in no time.

How to apply

Please address your application to Principal, Melissa Hobson.

Click 'apply' to submit and include

• a written response, of no more than one page, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description
• your resume.

If you require further information about these roles, please contact Melissa Hobson by email [email protected].

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.