We are seeking a Learning Support Officer to work across Years 7–12, supporting students to engage confidently and successfully in their learning. Working collaboratively with teachers, the successful candidate will assist in developing and implementing strategies that respond to individual learning needs across a range of subject areas.

This is a 0.60 FTE fixed-term position for the 2027 academic year.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in learning support, education support or a similar role, together with a genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential. They will be confident in supporting differentiated learning, providing individual and small-group assistance, and working collaboratively with teachers to create inclusive and engaging learning environments.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting students in a secondary school environment
• Builds positive, trusting and respectful relationships with students
• Works collaboratively with teachers to support differentiated learning and individual student needs
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to support students across a range of subject areas
• Communicates effectively with students, teachers and families
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and a genuine care for the wellbeing and development of young people
• Brings a mature, flexible and proactive approach to supporting students
• Is committed to creating a warm, inclusive and safe learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their best

How to Apply
Applications, addressed to the Principal, Ms Lauren Perfect, should include:

• A current Curriculum Vitae; and
• Contact details for three professional referees.

Applications must be submitted via the link below. 

Suitable applicants may be contacted for interview as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Applications close Friday 11 September 2026 at 4:00pm.

Commitment to Child Safety
* Mentone Girls’ Grammar School is committed to and promotes the safety, wellbeing, inclusion, participation and empowerment of all children, including Aboriginal children, children with a disability and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

* Mentone Girls’ Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and has a zero tolerance of child abuse. To create and maintain a child safe school, Mentone Girls’ Grammar apply Child Safe Standards.

* Mentone Girls' Grammar School has rigorous human resources and recruitment practices for all its staff and volunteers. All of our people, including volunteers and contractors, are required to hold a current Working with Children Check or current VIT Registration as well as undergo an identity check.