About William Ross State High School
Established in 1991, William Ross has provided the education thousands of students have needed to begin their careers or pursue further education. Graduates have access to a variety of post-schooling pathways including university, further training or the workforce. We are situated in Annandale, on the south side of Townsville, North Queensland. The school is well serviced by public transport. Our dedicated staff support and guide our students to achieve success through a holistic approach to education. Welcome to our community.
About the Role
As the Teacher Aide (identified) you will contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.
Responsibilities:Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions.Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources.Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.Development of activities which promote productive partnerships between individual and group members of the community, under the relevant teacher or other staff member responsible for the indigenous portfolio.Provide resourcing for cross cultural awareness training to the broader school community.Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs.Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families.The compiling and supervising of class rolls.Mandatory Requirements for an 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 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;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.
How to Apply:Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 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.
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