Support hands-on learning and help students develop practical skills.

We are seeking a passionate, reliable and enthusiastic Teacher Aide to join our Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) Department. This role supports teachers in delivering practical woodworking and metalworking lessons while assisting students in a safe and engaging learning environment.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.78FTE), 60 hours per fortnight

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About our School:

Mackay North State High School has a proud tradition of educational excellence in the Mackay region. Our dedicated staff are committed to high quality teaching and learning across the school from Years 7 to 12. At Mackay North SHS we provide the opportunity for every student to succeed. We offer students a wide range of pathways as they progress from Junior Secondary to Senior Secondary.   We, and our community have high expectations of our students, whichever pathway they commit to follow. The school values of respect, resilience and confidence are embedded into all facets of school life at North High. From the school wide well-being programs to the programs of academic excellence, our students are always encouraged and equipped to strive for their best. The Mackay North SHS community is proud of the achievements of our students and our staff.    Our dedicated team work together to ensure that our school offers the very best education to all students.

About the Role:

• Contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.
• This role is in our ITD Department.  Basic practical woodworking/metalworking skills are a requirement of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in practical classroom activities and student learning.
• Assist with the preparation, maintenance and storage of tools, equipment and materials.
• Help supervise students during practical woodworking and metalworking activities.
• Work with individual students and small groups to support learning.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
• Assist with administrative tasks, classroom preparation and school activities as required.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees. (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR696225_26E - Role Description (PDF, 303KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants