Teacher Aide

Birali Steiner School is an emerging, innovative and vibrant Steiner School, on a 26-acre, greenfield site in Beachmere, Queensland, an hour north of Brisbane’s CBD. It presently operates with a Principal, Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Class Teachers, Teacher Aides, Business Manager, Admin and Maintenance staff. The School currently offers Prep to Class 9 and is accredited P-10 with current enrolments of circa 110 students.

Closing date October 6, 2024
LocationBeachmere
Type Part-Time
Status Contract
Contact careers@biralisteiner.qld.edu.au

About this job

Primary School Teacher Aide – Birali Steiner School

Teacher Aide position with promising long-term career possibilities in a growing Steiner School.

Birali Steiner School is situated at our purpose built, 26 acre site in Beachmere and is experiencing strong growth, with accreditation for Prep to Class 10. As a developing school, the requirement of flexibility is seen as an essential component of the position. This is a Permanent Part-time position, 20 hours per week over 5 days; Term Time only (plus required staff training days each term break). This role will be fixed term part-time for 12 months with the possibility of permanent part-time thereafter. 

Required Attributes

  • Certificate III in Education Support or higher
  • Current Blue card
  • Availability: Mon-Fri; Hours between 8:30am to 2:30pm 
  • Experience supporting children in classroom learning (particularly strong literacy and math skills)
  • Experience supporting children with learning difficulties and supporting student engagement
  • First Aid & CPR certificate (or a willingness to engage in the required training)

Key Selection Criteria

  • Experience in Steiner Education
  • Experience with Classroom Support and Engagement
  • Experience and willingness to engage with students of all ages from Prep to Class 10
  • Practical skills to support with learning activities in Upper Primary and Middle Years

 Your application will consist of the following:

  • Covering letter addressing the Required Attributes and Key Selection Criteria above
  • A Curriculum Vitae addressing the Required Attributes including:
    • Places of employment in order from most recent to least recent.
    • Names, contact email addresses and phone numbers of two referees, one of whom must be the current/most recent employer if applicable and at least one other professional referee.
  • An outline of qualifications

 

This role is Level 3 Classroom support services (grade 3) under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 with a current pay rate of $30.69 per hour (Birali pays above award rates). The annual salary would equate to $25,779.60 for 38 Term weeks + 4 weeks Annual Leave and $988.10 fortnightly annualised over 26.09 fortnights.

The successful applicant is expected to support the Ethos of Birali Steiner School. Birali Steiner School is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive and diverse workforce. Blue Card Legislation’s No Card, No Start policy is now in effect. This means that paid Employees must hold a current Blue Card / Exemption Card before they can commence work.

Applications and questions should be emailed to careers@biralisteiner.qld.edu.au

 Applications close Sunday 6th October, 2024 or prior should a suitable candidate be found sooner.