Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns

School Learning Officer- Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

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Commencement Date: Monday 20 January 2025Employment Type: Term Time, PermanentSalary Range: $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% SuperClosing Date for Applications: 12pm, Tuesday 18 November 2025Newman Catholic College, SmithfieldNewman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.Our curriculum at Newman Catholic College centres on design, digital and inquiry-based learning. It is strategic in its intent to promote the development of skills such as problem solving, critical analysis, and creative thinking; a curriculum that is innovative, digital and design focused, and forward thinking for all students, wherever they are on their learning journey.About The RoleThe School Learning Officer role is to assist the classroom teacher to meet the learning goals of students who have diverse learning needs within the College. This may involve meeting the learning needs of the class as a whole. The ultimate responsibility for delivering classroom content rests with the classroom teacher. He/she provides direction and guidance to the SLO. The SLO follows the school code of behaviour when working with students.The Learning Officer may be required to relieve/cover other school officer’s duties as required by the Principal.Work RequirementsHold a Working with Children Blue CardBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic EducationWhat we offerAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary Access to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks’ paid parental leave Access to Employee Assistance ProgramFor further information about the role, please download the Position Description ASOC School Learning Officer - Level 3.pdf To ApplySelect 'Apply Now' to submit your application.For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website .Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.EnquiriesLauretta Graham - PrincipalP: 4047 6000E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.auIntending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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