Address- Seeking a highly motivated Learning Assistant with an interest in Visual Arts to join our team
- Full-time, fixed-term (Term 2) position
- An exciting opportunity to work with a team committed to making a difference to the lives of children.
About the Role
Visual Art Learning Assistants work alongside visual art classroom Teachers as part of a cooperative team and provide a vibrant, dynamic and innovative educational program for our students.
As a Visual Art Learning Assistant, the incumbent will be expected to:
- Support and promote the school’s aims and objectives
- Be committed to professional excellence and ongoing professional learning
- Comply with the School’s Code of Conduct and with the School’s policy and regulatory requirements
- Respect and uphold the School’s Anglican values and ethos, while also respecting people of all backgrounds and faiths within the School community
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
About You
You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:
- Have knowledge of and interest in the Visual Arts
- Hold or willing to obtain HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
- Experience working with students of all primary ages
- Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals
- Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team
- Well-developed organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students
- The ability to assist with the general well-being of students.
All team members at CGS are required to have:
- Appropriate qualifications
- A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
- A current National Police Check; and
- Full working rights within Australia.
About the School
Canberra Grammar School is a leading co-educational independent Anglican School founded in 1929. The School’s main campus is set on 20 hectares at the foot of Red Hill, just south of Lake Burley Griffin, close to Parliament House and the lively social precincts of Manuka and Kingston.
CGS is committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive community environment. The School is a vibrant and rewarding workplace with a strong commitment to professional learning and to nurturing excellent conditions in a superb campus environment. The School employs staff who are passionate and energetic in their profession and place student learning and wellbeing at the forefront of all they do.
Benefits of Working at CGS
CGS is an employer who promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits, including:
- A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12.5% (for permanent staff)
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements
- Free barista made coffee daily
- Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
- Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
- Employee assistance programmes
- School fee concessions
- Staff awards programme and generous professional development funding.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on the Position Description)
- Resume/CV
CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Attachments:
- Primary School Learning Assistant - Visual Art.pdf
