Introduction:
At Lycée Condorcet Sydney, our school combines French traditions with Australian energy to create a unique educational experience. Our mission is to give students a world-class education in an international environment that allows them to graduate as French-English bilingual citizens of the world.
Description:
As a School Assistant for our Primary School, you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and well-organized environment for our youngest students. Working closely with teaching staff and school leadership, you will be the glue that holds the school day together—managing daily logistics, supervising key moments like recess and lunchtime, and keeping parents connected. If you love working with children and excel at keeping things running smoothly, this role is for you!
Student Supervision & Safety
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Daily Welcomes & Farewells: Manage vital gate duties during morning arrivals and afternoon dismissals, ensuring a warm and secure transition for students.
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Active Supervision: Keep a watchful, caring eye on students during playground recess and canteen times, helping them navigate social interactions safely.
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Student Wellbeing: Ensure safe movement around the school campus, manage late arrivals, and actively assist with critical student safety measures, including student allergy management.
Daily Operations & Logistics
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Flow Management: Coordinate student transitions smoothly between classes, recess, specialized activities (APC), and canteen services.
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Environment Prep: Assist in preparing the canteen and self-service areas to ensure a clean, welcoming lunch experience.
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Adaptability: Confidently manage student groups during bad weather schedule changes and respond swiftly and calmly to daily incidents or emergencies.
Administration & Communication
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Attendance Tracking: Keep accurate, real-time records of student attendance, lateness, and absences utilizing our school software (Pronote).
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Community Connection: Act as a key link between the school and families by following up on student absences and managing routine parent communications.
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Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with primary teachers, support teams, and school leadership to maintain consistency and open lines of communication.
Skills and Experiences:
We are seeking a warm, organized, and vigilant individual who genuinely enjoys working with primary school-aged children.
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Child-Centric Approach: Patient, positive, and deeply invested in creating a safe, encouraging environment for young students.
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Strong Communicator: Ability to interact clearly and empathetically with children, parents, and colleagues alike.
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Proactive & Adaptive: Ready to step up during unexpected situations, whether it's managing a rainy-day schedule change or handling an immediate playground incident.
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Detail-Oriented: Comfortable with basic administrative tasks, digital data entry (such as Pronote), and maintaining accurate records.
