School Support Manager

1 week ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Save the Children Australia Full time

Lead the expansion, quality assurance, and impact of the _Hands on Learning_ (HoL) program in partner schools in the south of Tasmania.

For _25 years, _this innovative education program has been proven to significantly increase engagement, attendance, foster social and emotional learning, and _improve academic and vocational pathways.

In this exciting role, your passion _for improving outcomes for young people will drive HoL's growth across the south of Tasmania.

You'll play a key role in ensuring that the young people who could benefit most have the opportunity to access a quality HoL program at their school.

_

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.


Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that everyone understands their rights.

So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with.

We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.


With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident.

Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.


Where you come in:


In this part-time, maximum term role (.6 or.8) with flexibility in days through to end March 2026, (possible extension based on results and funding) you'll drive the growth and implementation support of the HoL program in the south of Tasmania.

The in-school engagement program uses a variety of practical projects to engage and connect students to their education and with their school and community.

You'll liaise directly with school leaders, and you'll act as mentor to the HoL artisan-teaching staff who work with a small group of students to complete significant projects, such as (but not limited to) construction, landscaping, and hospitality.

As part of our HoL School Support team, you'll report to our National Partnerships Manager.

The main focus of your work will be visiting current and prospective partner schools.

Location for the position has some flexibility, though our preference is for a home office base to allow for accessibility to partner schools located in Hobart or the south of Tasmania (see this map for a list of our current partner schools).

Option to work from the Save the Children office in Hobart if desired.

  • You will make an impact by: _
  • Overseeing the expansion of HoL into partner schools within this area
  • Building and maintaining relationships with school leadership and a wide range of stakeholders, including community and other organisations
  • Delivering professional development to HoL artisanteachers and teams and offering value add 'handson skills' aligned with the practical expectations of the program Supporting the quality assurance of HoL implementations

Does this sound like you?


You're a self-starter, with a 'can do' attitude and have a passion for making a difference in the education experience of young people.

Your dynamic and engaging personality will see you easily connect and build relationships with a range of stakeholders including students, teaching staff and school leadership teams.

This diverse role is ideal for people with practical talents to share and add value, motivate and inspire HoL artisan-teachers to achieve ambitious outcomes for the young people they support.


  • Selection criteria:_
  • An understanding of the wellbeing and education sector, with preferably firsthand experience of schools and the way they operate, including wellbeing practices and practical programs within schools.
  • Ability to offer a range of practical and creative skills to assist and inspire team projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present in front of groups and communicate confidently with HoL artisanteachers, school leadership and other key stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, effectively and collaboratively.
  • Organisational skills to manage the administrative and recording keeping components of the role, which requires computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

  • 54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
  • We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.
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