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.

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 up to end of Term 2 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About us:

Wavell State High School is a highly regarded secondary school in Brisbane's inner northern suburbs, established in 1959.

The school is committed to high-quality teaching and learning, offering diverse academic, sporting, cultural and vocational programs to support student achievement.

With modern facilities, experienced staff and a strong focus on traditional values, Wavell encourages students to reach their full potential and become responsible, outstanding citizens.

Your opportunity:

The role will assist in a range of portfolios, including the HPE curriculum, school sport programs (carnivals and sport curriculum), our Sports Excellence Programs, and Northern Edge District Interschool Sport.

The successful applicant will possess a strong understanding of sport and sporting environments, along with excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated proficiency in information technology and administrative systems is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic and fast-paced educational setting.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Please view 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 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR703800_26T Role Description (PDF, 303KB)
  Role Description