Employment Opportunities

We seek a passionate and dedicated Secondary School Educational Advisor - Literacy to join our Learning Support team. The Learning Support team is committed to supporting students who may require extra support because of a disability, cognitive issue, learning difficulty or any other reason that impacts accessing the curriculum.  The Secondary School Educational Advisor- Literacy will play a pivotal role in enhancing literacy education and promoting reading and writing skills among students.

This position is a full-time, ongoing opportunity to commence Term 3, 2025 or with negotiation Term 1, 2026. The position will work across the Maddingley Campus (located in Bacchus Marsh) and Woodlea Campus (located in Aintree Estate/Rockbank).

Key Accountabilities

This position is responsible for the following duties:

• Ensuring that individual student learning outcomes are maximised.
• Supporting teaching staff in identifying and supporting students with specific needs and/or disabilities, including professional learning related to developing Individual Support Plans.

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate literacy instruction across different subjects and grade levels.

• Design and implement comprehensive literacy programs tailored to various age groups and educational levels.
• Develop and administer literacy assessments to identify students' reading and writing levels and specific needs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based literacy intervention programs to support the learning of students with additional needs.
• Ensuring effective teaching and assessment processes are in place to cater to students with individual needs and/or disabilities across the School.
• Analyse student performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of literacy programs and interventions.
• Inspiring and motivating students and staff through positive role modelling and being responsible for continuous team improvement within the school context.
• Modelling best practices in implementing personalised learning, educational programs or curriculum initiatives, monitoring student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
• Contribute to ensuring that BMG complies with the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disabilities (NCCD) as per annual NCCD guidelines in consultation with Heads of School and the Director of Learning Support.  
• Working with Heads of School and the Director of Learning Support to support new students with additional learning needs who transition into the school.
• Working with parents to provide personalised learning services to students, including participating in scheduled Student Support Group meetings.
• Work with the Director of Learning Support and Heads of School in collating, formatting, and proofing information for student Individual Support Plans across the school.
• Contribute to grant applications and special funding for students with disabilities as per Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) guidelines in consultation with the Speech Pathologist, Heads of School and the Director of Learning Support.
• Carry out administrative duties such as operational, budgeting and record-keeping requirements, including completing timetables for Senior/Education Support Officers and preparing/ presenting reports to school administrators, highlighting progress, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Engage in Child Safe Practices in accordance with the School’s Child Safe policies and procedures.

Benefits of Working at Bacchus Marsh Grammar

• School Holiday arrangements are in place for this position.
• Access to the Christmas shutdown/School closure of which all Employees are granted leave over this period without deducted from their annual leave entitlements. This occurs from the Friday falling before the 21st of December of each year until the Monday following New Year’s Day, unless that Monday is a public holiday, in which case the School will remain closed until the next working day.  
• Mid-term breaks (one day each term is allocated by the School at the Principal's discretion, and all Employees will be entitled to paid leave on this day). 
• Professional development. 
• Salary packaging.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will have:

1. Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
2. Bachelor’s degree in Education focusing on Literacy or a related field (mandatory).
3. Master’s degree in Inclusive Education or equivalent (desirable).
4. Experience teaching across various grade levels.
5. Experience developing and using effective procedures and tools to assess literacy skills, track student progress, and tailor instruction to individual needs.
6. Strong understanding of assessment frameworks and methodologies for accurate and actionable insights into literacy development.
7. Experience implementing and evaluating literacy interventions for diverse learning needs, with proven strategies to enhance literacy outcomes.
8. Knowledge of literacy-based learning difficulties, including identification, assessment, and management, with the ability to develop targeted interventions.
9. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.
11. Experience in monitoring student achievement, engagement, and well-being and supporting staff to address diverse learning needs.
12. Previous experience in a similar role within a school environment (desirable).

How to Apply

If this is the opportunity you have been looking for, please click here to begin the application process.

Addressed to Mrs. Lisa Degnen, Director of Learning Support, your application should include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees and a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

A copy of the position description for this opportunity can be obtained here.  

Applications close 9:00 am Friday, 30 May 2025

We seek a passionate and dedicated Education Support Officer with experience supporting students up to a senior school mathematics level to join our Learning Support Department. This position will collaborate with teaching staff across the Maddingley and Woodlea Campuses.  The position will be ongoing.  Applicants interested in full-time or part-time employment are encouraged to apply. Hours of work are 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.  Salary will be negotiated with the preferred applicant based on the applicant's experience level and current qualifications. 

The primary objective of the Education Support Officer is to assist the mathematics team in providing the best possible education for each child, in line with the School’s values and educational objectives. This position will require the successful applicant to run small group interventions focusing on Mathematics, support students in the classroom, and perform other routine tasks usually carried out under close supervision and direction.

Mathematics teachers who no longer wish to work as registered teachers are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of Working at Bacchus Marsh Grammar

• School Holiday arrangements are in place for this position.
• Access to the Christmas shutdown/school closure, in which all employees are granted leave over this period without deducting it from their annual leave entitlements. This occurs from the Friday before the 21st of December of each year until the Monday following New Year’s Day unless that Monday is a public holiday, in which case the School will remain closed until the next working day.  
• Mid-term breaks (one day each term is allocated by the School at the Principal's discretion, and all Employees will be entitled to paid leave on this day). 
• Salary Packaging.
• Professional Development. 

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualification in Education Support or a Bachelor of Education or postgraduate qualification in Education.
• Working with Children Check (employment card).
• National Criminal Police Check.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting students in a mathematics classroom and taking small groups of students through key concepts in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics and Probability.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more areas within a similar position in a school environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with school community members, including students.
• Ability to adapt to the needs in a classroom and prioritise tasks.
• Experience using a wide range of strategies to cater to diverse student needs and backgrounds, including children with a disability.
• Experience and ability to work with students across varied year levels as required.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position desirable.

How to Apply

If this looks like the opportunity you have been looking for, please click here to begin the application process.

Addressed to Mrs Lisa Degnen, Assistant Principal; Director of Learning Support, your application should include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees and a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

A copy of the position description for this opportunity can be obtained by clicking here.  

Applications close at 9:00 am, Monday, 26 May 2025.