Learning Enrichment Officer

Prince of Peace Lutheran College is a K-12 co-educational, independent, Christian school located at Everton Hills in the north-western suburbs of Brisbane.  The College was established by the Prince of Peace Lutheran Congregation in 1984 to provide quality Christian education to the children of the community.

Prince of Peace Lutheran College offers classes on two sites from Kindergarten to Year 12 with approximately 660 students enrolled.  The Junior Campus (K-6) is located at Rogers Parade West.  The Senior Campus, 1 km away at Henderson Road, was opened in July 2009 and is currently home to Years 7-12.

This is a Contract for Terms 2 to Term 4, 2025 Term Time only.  Start Date 25 August 2025.

Hours will be Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Undertake debriefing of students as required.
• Monitor and support individual or small groups of students withdrawn for study support.
• Collect data for the evaluation of targeted goals and strategies.
• Work with individual or small groups of students within the classrooms targeting cognitive, behavioural and social goals of the student's programs.
• Prepare resources for use by students with modified programs.

The selection criteria, as found in the Position Description below must be addressed by all applicants.

If the Applicant has any known condition, which we may need to accommodate for, or for you to perform the duties of the position, please provide details as an addition to your application.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and committed professionals who are innovative and dedicated, who are willing to support the Christian ethos of the College and develop as an educator in a team environment.

Information that is sent by email should be in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Applications (including CV, covering letter addressing the selection criteria and 2 Current Referees – one being your current Principal/Employer) should be marked strictly confidential and sent to the Head of Middle and Senior Campus.

Email:

Applications close:  20 August 2025

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Learning Enrichment Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III or IV in Education Support/Teacher Aide studies or working toward.
• Current certificate in First Aid (or be willing to gain this certificate).
• Positive Notice Blue Card/Working with Children Card essential prior to commencement of employment.

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Reporting To: Head of Learning Area

Accountable To: Senior Leadership Team, Head of Campus, Head of College

MISSION FOCUS

Prince of Peace Lutheran College exists to:

Nurture students through quality education in a caring Christ-centered environment, enabling them to fulfill their God given potential and enrich their communities.

CONDITIONS

Salary and related conditions are as per the Certified Agreements of the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District Schools Department, and the School Officers Award, Queensland, Non-Governmental Schools. A document that forms part of the conditions of appointment at the College is the LCA statement: Lutheran Church of Australia and its Schools.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work with individual or small groups of students within the classrooms targeting cognitive, behavioral and social goals of the students' programs.

• Prepare resources for use by students with modified programs.

• Undertake debriefing of students as required.

• Monitor and support individual or small groups of students, withdrawn for study support.

• Collect data for the evaluation of targeted goals and strategies.

KEY AREAS

• Be responsible for the implementation of programs and procedures for children with special needs and learning difficulties under the direction of the Learning Support Coordinator and subject teachers.

• Be an advocate for students with special needs and learning difficulties.

• Participate and co-operate with all staff and act under the direction of the Head of College and senior staff.

• Keep up to date observations and records as required by the Learning Support Coordinator.

DESIRED OUTCOMES

• A learning environment which supports and empowers the target students is developed and maintained.

• Special Needs students having equitable access to all facets of education provided by the school.

• The College's policies and procedures are supported.

• The person works and co-operates with all staff in a positive and collaborative manner.

HOW TO APPLY

The Selection Criteria must be addressed in the application and also include the following and any other information deemed relevant by the applicant:

• Personal details eg, full name, address, contact details.

• Educational background relevant to the position.

• Employment history.

• How you see yourself being able to support the College's Mission Statement.

SELECTION CRITERIA

SC1 Demonstrated skills which reflect commitment to, and an affinity for, children with learning difficulties and special needs.

1. Experience and knowledge of the needs of secondary aged students with learning difficulties and special needs.
2. Ability to listen to, relate to, and understand secondary age children with learning needs and respond accordingly.
3. Ability to maintain a positive focused, well managed learning environment.
4. Ability to prepare resources suitable for use with students of special needs.
5. Ability to maintain records of students' learning and communicate these efficiently to fellow staff members with primary responsibility for the students' learning.

SC2 Demonstrated professional skills

1. Demonstrated basic computer skills.
2. Ability to develop professional relationships with children, staff, parents and members of the community.
3. Ability and commitment to work as a member of a team.
4. Demonstrated participation and willingness to participate in in-service and professional development.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of privacy and confidentiality policies.

SC3 Commitment to the Christian ethos of the college

1. Knowledge of the beliefs of the Christian church
2. Knowledge of the ethos of Lutheran schools
3. Willingness to commit to the Christian ethos of the college.