Wavell State High School is seeking a passionate and innovative individual to join our HPE Faculty as a Teacher Aide. Working closely with the Heads of Department for HPE and Sport & Sports Excellence, you will support a range of programs including HPE curriculum, school sport, Sports Excellence Programs, and Northern Edge District Interschool Sport. The successful applicant will have strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, along with a sound understanding of sport and sporting environments. The ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced school setting is essential. If you are motivated, organised, and passionate about supporting student success through sport and education, we encourage you to apply.

This is a temporary part-time position for the period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School

At Wavell State High School, we honour our past, respond thoughtfully to our present context and lead with purpose to create future opportunities for every student. Guided by our motto, Esse Quam Videri - to be rather than to seem - and our vision of Empowering Learners, Empowering Futures, we bring this to life through our values of integrity, inclusion and innovation. At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to belonging, ensuring every student is known, valued and connected as part of our community, while building a legacy for those who follow.

Your Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisted teachers and students with sporting activities, excursions, classroom learning, literacy and numeracy programs, science demonstrations, cooking and textile classes, and supported individual and small-group learning activities.
• Provided administrative and clerical support including compiling class rolls, maintaining student records, preparing and photocopying teaching materials, collating examination papers and results, checking bus lists, and assisting with the organisation of off-site activities.
• Supported the preparation, distribution, storage, maintenance and stocktaking of teaching resources, equipment and materials, including care of equipment, laundering linens, and sourcing materials required for classroom activities.
• Fostered positive relationships with students, families and staff through effective communication, teamwork, confidentiality, reliability, empathy and sensitivity, particularly when supporting students with diverse and high-level needs.
• Assisted with student welfare, health and safety through playground and bus supervision, first aid support, collection of activity payments, maintenance of student development records, and contribution to a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Supported students with additional needs by assisting with mobility, positioning, meals, toileting, dressing, accessing learning resources, reading activities, and the use of technology to enhance engagement and participation in educational programs.

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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

• 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.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

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.

• MNR691438 - Role Description (PDF, 381KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants