AddressApplications are invited for a motivated and energetic person to join the Technologies Team as a Teacher Aide Home Economics at Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School. The position is offered on a part-time basis until 21 June 2024 unless otherwise determined, and the hours are negotiable based on when support is at the highest need.
The ideal candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of working in hospitality and with textiles and will be enthusiastic to work in with both cooking and textile (sewing) classes.
About the School:
Tropical North Learning Academy, Smithfield State High School is a high performing secondary school providing quality education and excellent outcomes for our students.
Smithfield State High School operates as an Independent Public Secondary School. We have a unique partnership through the Tropical North Learning Academy, with Trinity Beach State School and James Cook University. Together we offer quality, seamless education for our local community from early years through to university and other adult career pathways.
Smithfield State High School is seen as a leading school in our region and with results to support this. We are proud of our school and our success.
About the Role
As Teacher Aide Home Economics, you will work under the guidance of a teacher to assist students, and may perform the following duties:
- Must have own car and current QLD drivers licence
- Be willing to use own car for school shopping, at least once per week
- Have sound cooking skills and knowledge of kitchen appliances
- Maintain excellent hygiene standards in kitchen environment
- Be competent is sewing using sewing machines
- Be able to problem solve and do minor repairs to sewing machines
- Laundry and dishwashing, as necessary
- Undertake relevant training to obtain approval to hold and use QLD Department of Education Corporate Card
- Must be able to responsibly manage and reconcile all purchases made by corporate card
- Must be able to work both as a team member and independently
- Must be able to multi task, work unsupervised and use initiative to prioritise projects and jobs required in the Technologies Department
- Be flexible with time and tasks required on the day.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and may be negotiated in the future in consultation with the suitable candidate.
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 outlining your suitability for 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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
