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Early Years Support Coordinator - Sandy Strait State School
North Coast Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Sandy Strait State School is located in Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast. Every day our students "Strive for Success" by engaging in exciting curriculum activities to meet individual learning needs. Our staff is committed to delivering a consistent and enriching program that develops student's skills, knowledge and talents so that they may achieve their ambitions, realise their goals and unique qualities as individuals. This is a Temporary Part-time position (0.3FTE), 21.5 hours per fortnight.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NCR603358/24T |
| Closing date | 24-Nov-2024 |
| Job duration | From 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025 |
| Contact person | Tanya Brady |
| Contact details | (07) 4197 0333 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is 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 the Role
Sandy Strait State School is seeking an Early Years Support Coordinator (AO3) to work within the KindyLinQ program. Sandy Strait State School is very proud of it's Strong Start centre and KindylinQ is a key component of that, effectively running a playgroup style setting (with a qualified teacher) to welcome students and families to our school and assist them into a smooth transition to Kindy for the following year.
KindyLinQ is a targeted program designed to enhance children's wellbeing prior to school and strengthen the capability of families to support their children's learning and development. It provides an opportunity for the host school to forge strong and supportive links between home, early childhood services and the community.
KindyLinQ is a strategy to support a 'soft' entry to kindergarten for families who may not yet have considered enrolling in an approved kindergarten program. It targets children in the year prior to kindergarten.
Funding paid under this appropriation applies to a calendar year (paid in 2 semester payments) to schools implementing the KindyLinQ program to registered children. Funding paid under this appropriation must be used as allocated to meet mandatory program requirements (particularly staffing levels within schools).
As the Early Years Support Coordinator you will:
- Participate in the development of programs, in and out of school, likely to enhance early childhood development and learning across the local community.
- Provide support to families to maximise their engagement with early childhood services, including kindergarten.
The Early Years Support Coordinator reports to the Principal, or nominated delegate.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 in response to 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.
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.
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Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NCR603358_24T - Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
Role Description
