Careers at CSPD

Position Status:

Penola Catholic College is a Year 7-12 co-educational College centred on quality contemporary learning practices around the values of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

The College requires a temporary part-time Administration and Teacher's Aide to work 2 days a week in the front office of the school and the other 3 days to give support to teachers, individuals and/or groups of students in a classroom setting. The days of work will be Monday to Friday. The commencement date for this temporary part-time position is Friday 31 January 2025.

Key Responsibilities would be to:

Administration:

• Knowledge of the Student Management System Compass
• Secretarial and clerical duties; including typing, word processing, data entry, google applications and maintaining emails
• Processing of postage and delivery of mail
• Knowledge and ability to operate complex office equipment, online and digital applications
• Direct telephones calls and messages to the relevant personnel appropriately
• Maintain accurate information including student attendance and enrolment data on Compass
• Assist with maintaining accurate electronic rolls and attendance records on Compass
• Attending to students in Sick Bay will follow up communication with parents
• Maintain documentation for evacuation and lockdown procedures
• Assist with maintaining medication and ensure all Medical Alerts are current
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate
• Maintain injury and incident reports
• Maintain student files and upload all relevant information
• Maintain transport applications for students
• Obtaining quotes for transport requirements at the College
• Assist other support staff on a needs basis as directed by the Office and Business Managers
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal Leader

Teacher's Aide:

• Support students with additional needs within the classroom context
• Differentiate / adjust material to enable learners’ access in 1:1 and small group contexts
• Support student wellbeing within daily routines
• Support the Learning Support Team in the upkeep of records and documents related to students’ additional needs
• Support the Learning Support Team in preparation of student profiles and data

Position Criteria:

• Detailed knowledge of complex office procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community
• Ability to communicate with new prospective families to promote enrolment to the College
• Prior knowledge of the Compass Student Portal would be seen as an advantage.
• Commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the College
• Support of the mission, teachings and ethos of the Catholic Church’s work in schools.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction, prioritise and meet set deadlines
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a range of personnel
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the quality of assigned work

The applicant must submit with their application the following:

• A current CV and cover letter addressing the position criteria
• Nominated professional referees, must be at least three
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Current First Aid Certificate if applicable

The Organisation

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 80 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney. 

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD'S Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Successful Candidates for all positions at CSPD must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.