An exciting opportunity exists at Gabbinbar State School for a motivated and energetic person to join our team as Teacher Aide (2 positions) to support our students. These positions are offered on a part-time basis until the 21 June 2024, unless otherwise determined. In your capacity as a Teacher Aide, you will play a vital role in ensuring the provision of high-quality educational services by aiding teachers in preparing and improving learning materials and related activities.

Job details

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

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Gabbinbar State School:

Gabbinbar State School has developed a reputation for its sound educational programs and the growth of a great learning community. With an enrolment of approximately 350 students, Gabbinbar State School is a dynamic place ‘where staff and students create a beutiful place to belong, inspire and grow. We are privileged to be supported by a proactive, future oriented P&C Association who are aided by many enthusiastic parents who voluntarily give generously of their time across a range of school pursuits, programs and activities.

Role:

The roles are from Monday to Friday - 20 hours (each) +12.5% (9am to 1.30pm). The hours available are not negotiable due to the times when support is of the highest need.

As the Teacher Aide you will have responsibility for the following:

• Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions.
• Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources.
• Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
• Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.
• Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs.
• Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively to students an their families.
• The compiling and supervising of class rolls.
• Clerical assistance duties including typing teachers' notes and work programs, duplicating and photocopying teaching materials, checking bus lists, collation and duplication of exam papers, recording of examination results, compiling students results records, assisting in organising off site activities etc.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). 

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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR558772_24E - Role Description (PDF, 185KB)
  Role Description