We are seeking a skilled, committed and enthusiastic Teacher Aide to join our Indigenous Support Team.
The successful applicant must be capable of providing quality learning support to staff and students.
Teacher Aide (Identified) to join our Indigenous Support Team - up to 30 hours per week.
About The Department Of EducationThe 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 SchoolSpinifex Junior Campus is a Mount Isa secondary school for students in grade 7, 8 and 9.
We have a student population of over 500 from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
Approximately 44% of our student population identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
About The RoleResponsibilities of a Teacher Aide include:
Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacherAssisting teaching staff with playground supervisionDisplaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their familiesCommunicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team memberBenefits Of Working At Spinifex State CollegeThe role will suit someone wanting to work school hours.
Teacher aides also enjoy the benefits of only working during school terms.
Mandatory Requirements for and Identified Role:It is a genuine occupational requirement for Identified roles that the position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.
Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritageFor 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;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.
Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured.
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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.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.
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