Education Support Officer
Employment
Part time, Contract
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
18 October 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
27.4
19.8 teaching · 7.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
251
Language other than English
1%
Girls vs boys
129 girls · 122 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
The community of St Fidelis is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. All applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to the same principles.
Applications are invited from a qualified and experienced Education Support Officer (ESO) to join a team dedicated to achieving engaging learning experiences that challenge children to achieve their personal best.
We have an opening for a dedicated ESO to work 3 days a week (days to be negogiated with successful applicant ) 8:30am-3:30pm, for 19.76 hrs per week which is 0.52 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) commencing January 27th 2027.
The salary will be in accordance with the CEMEA as varied or replaced from time to time.
The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Learning Diversity Leader and Classroom teacher to support students learning through individual and small group work both within and outside of the classroom.
It is expected that the successful applicant will
• Be committed to the Church's mission in Catholic Education and have a personal faith commitment
• Be highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic
• Be a reflective practitioner who has an understanding of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support.
• Be able to work in collaboration with teachers as part of a team.
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be organised, supportive and resourceful.
• Use initiative within the class environment to ensure optimal student support
• Be self-motivated and work independently if necessary
• Be able to build positive relationships …