Equity and Inclusion / Education Support Officer – Permanent (Grade 3 + personal care allowance) Position Information Document: Equity & Inclusion ESO PID G3.pdf St Francis de Sales College invites applications for people to join our vibrant school community set within the beauty of the Adelaide Hills. This position involves supporting and caring for students with formally identified special needs in accordance with Personalised Plans for Learning (PPS), which involves more complexity an autonomy. Classification: Grade 3 (Permanent) Hours worked per fortnight: 65 (8:30am to 3:30pm – Mon to Fri) Weeks worked per year: 41 (Term Time weeks, plus Jan week before students commence and the week following the students finishing in Term 4) Application requirements are: Covering letter outlining the following (2 A4 pages max) your experience relevant to the role what has motivated you to apply and what you hope to contribute to the school community Resume with the names of 3 current referees (including current line manager) At St Francis de Sales College we aim to provide opportunities for the growth and development of all of our community members so they may ‘be who they are and be that well.’ We strive to inspire all to develop a love of learning and enable them to reach their full potential by living, through a Catholic lens, the College’s seven Heart Values of Faith; Perseverance; Compassion; Integrity; Respect; Wisdom; and Justice. This is the foundation and the essence upon which this role is based. Our Vision Be who you are and be that well Our Mission St Francis de Sales College is a community in which faith is nurtured in a Catholic Christian tradition. It does this by recognising each individual’s skills and talents while appreciating and accepting their uniqueness. The College is committed to promoting community and personal fulfilment through life enhancing relationships. St Francis de Sales, as patron, symbolises the high hopes that are held for every St Francis de Sales student, so that, inspired and guided by his example, each child may: Promote a culture of life through courage and responding to the challenges that life brings Foster the engagement of faith and reason Develop a love of learning and independent thinking Be an ethical leader by valuing and respecting each individual, irrespective of position, wealth, racial and ethnic origin and religious beliefs Become socially responsible contributor in their community and to society Acquire virtue and wisdom and respond generously to others, throughout their life A good education is the greatest gift we can give our children as they thrive in a safe, supportive learning environment. At St Francis de Sales College we welcome you to ensure that we not only meet the child’s learning needs but exceed their expectations. For all positions, the successful applicant will demonstrate a capacity to engage, challenge and support learners to achieve their potential and hold a deep belief in the capacity for every child to learn. Our staff work collaboratively with leaders, colleagues, parents/caregivers and others as applicable to