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About the Opportunity: Education Support Officers (ESOs) collaborate within a multidisciplinary team at Hester Hornbrook Academy to deliver specialized literacy and numeracy assistance, tailored to meet the unique educational needs of students. They conduct educational assessments and interventions, ensuring personalized support for each student''s well-being and learning outcomes. Our ideal candidate will be able to successfully demonstrate the following key skills and attributes: Work as part of a multidisciplinary classroom team to develop and maintain a face-to-face and virtual classroom environment that promotes learning, wellbeing, and respect. Provide individual or group assistance to students in literacy and numeracy, including Tier 3 interventions when needed. Deliver programs within the framework of Hester Hornbrook Academy, maintaining confidentiality and dignity of students. Use data to inform practice, manage interventions, and improve student outcomes, including recording interventions and screeners, and managing data entry. Apply understanding of HOPE (Healing Orientated Program of Education) to support student engagement, inclusion, rapport building, and prosocial development. Contribute to planning and participate in extracurricular activities, events, excursions, and camps. Maintain accurate records using the school''s management systems, including wellbeing case notes and reports (e.g., NCCD). Participate in supervision, meetings, professional learning, and continuous improvement processes aligned with strategic plans. Adhere to Child Safe, risk management, and Hester Hornbrook documentation standards. Perform additional duties as directed by the Principal or delegate. This role offers a competitive remuneration package, salary packaging benefits, and a supportive work/life balance. HHA values staff development and invests in training and learning opportunities. How to apply: Applications close: Friday, 18th July 2025Address applications to: Sally Lasslett, Principal. Include Key Selection Criteria, a Cover Letter detailing how you''ve previously supported a young person''s wellbeing leading to educational success, and a current CV with referees. For more information, including the Position Description, Key Selection Criteria, and application process, click apply for this job on our website. For enquiries or assistance with applications, email: recruitment@mcm.org.auWe reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. About the Organisation: Hester Hornbrook Academy is a Special Assistance School offering flexible education options, including VETiS, VPC, VM, VCE, and extend programs. Our programs are driven by students'' personal pursuits, with a focus on wellbeing and academic growth through our HOPE model. Our staff collaborate to support students, including those disengaged from mainstream education, young parents, youth in or leaving care, and students facing mental health or learning challenges. All roles include classroom instruction, supervision, outreach, and participation in programs supporting educational success. Our commitment to Diversity Hester Hornbrook is an inclusive employer committed to safety and diversity, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We support ongoing learning, development, and the full potential of our staff. Our commitment to Safety We prioritize safety, adhering to Child Safe Standards and maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to violence and abuse. MCMs Values We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands we work on, pay respects to Elders, and are committed to ensuring safety, empowerment, and respect for all, especially children and young people. We celebrate diversity in race, culture, ability, gender, sexuality, and gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr