School Learning Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Rutherford Technology High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
2 September 2026
Posted 19 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
138.1
110.3 teaching · 27.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,405
Indigenous students
21%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
677 girls · 728 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Rutherford Technology High School is a large, co-educational comprehensive secondary school established in 1985, enrolling 1406 students including 13 inclusion and support classes. The school serves a diverse community with significant representation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (25%), and students from varied socio-economic backgrounds across a geographically widespread area. The school maintains strong community ties through the Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre (ALEC) and emphasises student growth, equity, and wellbeing through differentiated teaching, explicit support for English as an Additional Language or Dialect students, and programs for high-potential learners. The school has a proud tradition in the creative arts and sport, is well-resourced with recent technology investments, and is part of the Rutherford Learning Community—a K-12 partnership with primary schools focused on innovation and collaborative management.
Role description
Position Information
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
School Learning Support Officers provides support for students with identified diverse learning needs including disability in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support the achievement of educational outcomes. This support includes student welfare, health and wellbeing activities as required. In addition School Learning Support Officers …