Operational Teaching Assistant (New role)

We are currently seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated individual to join Sacred Heart in the new role of Operational Teaching Assistant.

Sacred Heart Primary School is situated in Morwell, the heart of the Latrobe Valley. It is Victoria’s energy centre and is situated 150 kilometres east of Melbourne on the lands of the Gunaikurnai People, with a population of 15,000. We are richly blessed with a proud community that is diverse and exciting. Our teachers work together to develop the best educational pathway for each child and rely on evidence-based practice to create progressions of learning. Our teams work collaboratively, planning together and supporting each other to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated person. The new role at Sacred Heart as an Operational Teaching Assistant is designed to support teachers in their workload.

You will be working across all levels of the school under the guidance of teachers. The Operational Teaching Assistant (OTA) will play an integral role in supporting a reduction in teacher workload. The role involves performing a variety of tasks typically handled by teachers that do not require formal teaching qualifications or registration. The OTA will hold these responsibilities, providing teachers with more time to focus on student learning.

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

● Completing tasks related to classroom administration including preparing classroom and learning resources, sourcing or creating learning materials, and keeping accurate records of other classroom-related data including data entry of student assessment data and production of reports.

● Communicating non-academic information to parents/carers through the relevant school platform, such as classroom specific events or reminders.

● Supporting teachers in organising and coordinating classroom and school events, excursions, and extracurricular activities.

● Communication with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities.

● Other administrative duties as directed by the nominated direct reporter.

Key Selection Criteria

● Demonstrated strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

● Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and families.

● Demonstrated flexibility to undertake an unexpected task at short notice and to demonstrate a level of initiative to complete these in a timely manner.

● Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team and take direction from teachers and school leadership,

● Demonstrated ability to effectively operate Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

● Demonstrated strong written communication skills, including the capacity to clearly convey information, craft professional emails and reports, and adapt writing style to suit different audiences and purposes

● Understanding of Catholic ethos.

● A commitment to Child Safety.

Benefits:

● Salary earning ($56,579 -$72,459).

● Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022).

● Annual leave loading.

● Staff access to Salary Packaging.

● Flexible leave day.

● Access to employee assistance program.

● Conditions of employment are per the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

How to apply

Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a CV including three professional referees.

Applications are to be emailed to [email protected].

Applications close Monday, 21st July, end of business

Please note: the interview process may commence before the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early.

Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy, and be committed to the safety and well-being of children.

The successful applicant must have a satisfactory National Police Record Check and Employee Working with Children Check.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks