AddressEstimated start date: May 2024
Position tenure: Continuing
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 30 hours per week. Required to work Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:00pm
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $32.21 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About our school: St Josephs College Coomera is a Brisbane Catholic Education master planned co-educational College that opened in January 2019. Our first Seniors will graduate in 2024. The College is located in Coomera on the Northern Gold Coast, 40 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD.
St Joseph’s College, and its staff, are committed to the creation of an authentic Catholic community centered on learning growth and the encouragement, excellence and development of each childs character, intellect and spirit.
Our College community is focused on nurturing the “St Joseph’s Graduate”. This concept is a clearly articulated statement that outlines our intention in educating young people in a Catholic school in the Josephite tradition. Our education is dynamic and shaped by the leadership and action of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, a woman of courage, faith and an irrepressible desire to change the lives and journey of the children. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role - We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Aides to join our College community. The successful candidates will undertake a range of tasks in supporting the needs of students, under the direction of the teacher/Learning Support team.
Duties Include:
- General classroom support, supervision and behaviour management
- Preparation of resources and clearing learning materials
- Using technology to support learning activities
- Administrative duties such as photocopying and filing.
About you - Ideally you will have:
- previous experience as a Teacher Aide and/or hold a minimum a Certificate 3 in Educational Support
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
- Have willingness to work as part of a team
- Previous experience with special needs/challenging behaviours is highly desirable.
- You will also demonstrate an ability and initiative to apply your skills in supporting students to achieve successful learning outcomes.
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application. All applications to be applied for via the BCE Careers webpage, no direct applications can be accepted.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Closing date: 13 May 2024
