Teacher Aide - Yeppoon State High SchoolEducation (Organisation site)
Central Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Can you 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?
Yeppoon State High School is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our amazing team as Teacher Aide to start on 23 January 2025 on a permanent part-time basis, at 0.58 FTE and 44.5 hours per fortnight. Specifically, this role is targeted to support our dynamic Hospitality department. The Teacher Aide must be able to work at least 4 days/week for 22.25 school hours a week plus additional time (2.75hrs) relative to the Standard Job Model.
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.
About Yeppoon State High School At Yeppoon State High School, emphasis is placed on academic outcomes. We also believe that the development of a holistic education through the teaching of values and ethics instils in our graduates a sense of decency and respect for others. Our graduates are well-placed to contribute positively to society as self-aware and empathetic individuals. Teaching staff are enthusiastic in their desire to be experts in their curriculum fields and they embrace current trends in praxis and pedagogy. Strong community and industry partnerships build staff workforce capabilities that result in real-world scenarios being embedded in the classroom. Our facilities provide exceptional learning environments and resources. Our strong business and university links along with our community partners provide a unique range of opportunities and pathways that enrich students' development with real-world experiences and connectedness.
About the Role The main aim of the position is to support teaching staff to provide every opportunity to deliver high-quality, authentic learning experiences to students within the subject area, while complying with workplace health and safety and food safety requirements.
The role requires a dynamic person who works well in a team environment, while being able to apply industry knowledge and skills on an individual basis. More specifically, the Food Technologies / Hospitality Teacher Aide coordinates the efficient and effective supply of ingredients and equipment for practical cookery lessons, collation of food lists, purchasing, preparation and storage of materials. This is achieved by liaising with the Head of Department for Technologies and all Food Technologies / Hospitality teaching staff.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher.Assisting in preparing, storing, making available and clearing away teaching equipment and materials.Assisting teaching staff with playground and bus supervision.Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students including the delivery of first aid. Where the teacher aide is required to administer first aid, the teacher aide would be required to be formally trained in the administration of first aid, and keep such qualifications current. All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining qualifications would be met from school funds.Assisting students with special needs, this may in certain circumstances extend to moving disabled pupils, assisting with positioning, assisting with meals, toileting and dressing of pupils unable to care for themselves. Suitable training is essential.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How 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). 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.
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