Teacher Assistant (Career Assistance Program)

CALLING ALL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS!Unlock your potential with our paid mentorship program! Experience the real world and learn from the best!Apply today for our Career Assistance Program where you will inspire and transform students lives whilst kick-starting your teaching career!Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) has developed an innovative Career Assistance Program (CAP) to mentor pre-service teachers in high quality education settings. The long-term vision of the CAP is to build the capacity and capability of classroom ready teachers through tailored, high calibre coaching and mentoring.We are now calling for applications for the CAP, due to commence at the beginning of Term 1, 2025.Applicants will be:

• In their third or fourth year of an undergraduate primary education degree or have commenced their master’s degree in Education (Primary) at any university across Australia.
• Eligible to complete their course within the two-year period following commencement of the CAP.
• Due to complete their formal course of study in 2025 or 2026.

Please review the prior to submitting your application.Please click to determine your eligibility.About youThe successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition, you will have well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong commitment to ongoing learning, and a willingness to listen to and act upon advice from your mentor.What we offer

• Employed as a Teacher Assistant in a Catholic primary school (Level 3, hourly rate ranging from $33.20 - $34.61) for three days per week, for up to two years
• Work under the direction and guidance of a high quality, expert mentor who will provide support through coaching and “at the elbow” training. Mentors will be fully registered teachers, eligible for accreditation at Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher level.
• Engage in relevant, supportive employment focused on training and development whilst maintaining full commitment to your Education studies
• Access to professional development targeting areas such as classroom management, communicating with parents, designing learning sequences to meet student needs, assessment and reporting
• Salary continues during practicum periods
• Practicum placements organised in CEDR schools, aimed at providing breadth and diversity of experience (note that practicum placements in western schools attract accommodation/ travel sponsorship)
• Options to apply for OSHC/vacation care roles during school holiday periods. Any appointment to OSHC or vacation care would be additional, and remunerated separately, to the CAP.
• Opportunities to apply for employment with CEDR at the successful completion of the CAP

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
• Australian work rights

Selection CriteriaListed below are the selection criteria. Please provide a response to each criterion. Your response needs to be specific, citing examples that help us develop an understanding and knowledge of your skills and competencies. In total, the response to the selection criteria should be about 1000 words.In determining successful applicants for Career Assistance Program (CAP) positions, the selection panel will seek to appoint applicants who demonstrate the following:

• Sound understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic Education
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Readiness to learn and grow as a professional by seeking, listening to, and acting upon direction and advice
• Capacity to develop professional relationships with peers, students and families
• Willingness to participate actively in all aspects of school life
• The interpersonal skills required of contemporary educators (for example: maturity, patience, organisation, tact, discretion, confidentiality, care, empathy)

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Upload relevant documentation (i.e., Resume, Cover Letter, Selection Criteria and Academic Transcripts)
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the

for employment in Catholic Schools * Include contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional refereesFurther information

• For a confidential conversation, please contact Jessica Gorman on

or 4994 8000. * For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services

• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
• Information sessions and Q&A opportunities are being held on

and . Please click on the relevant date to register your interest.Applications close 5pm, Monday 22 July 2024.Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.#bethedifference