Cherbourg State School is seeking to appoint a Community Teacher (Identified) who is passionate about teaching local Wakka Wakka Language and cultural concepts to our students (Kindy to Year 6). This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career. If you are committed to supporting student success and strengthening community connections, apply now and make a meaningful impact at at Cherbourg SS!

Job details

At Cherbourg State School our desire is to create a 'family-like' atmosphere, recognising the need for parents and educators to work together in partnership to develop children holistically in a mutually supportive and caring environment.

The ideal candidate will have connections to Cherbourg and surrounding communities, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the local language, Wakka Wakka and cultural concepts, and relevant experience or qualification working in an education setting.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• As per Teaching in State Education Award – State 2016 (2022), you must possess a completed an associate diploma course approved by the Director-General of DoE as an appropriate minimum qualification for employment as a community teacher A in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Schools; or a course considered to be equivalent by the Director-General of DoE.
• In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000  a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage

For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
• accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
• By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.
• Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

How to apply:
Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed"

**Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.**

Further information

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

Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.

Documents

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

• 24 711382 Community Teacher (Identified), Aboriginal and Torres ~ Islander Community Schools, Early Childhood and State Schools Division, 24415 (Word, 328KB)
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