About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Guluguba State school
Since our establishment in 1917, the school is known in the district for providing a diverse range of learning tasks in a multi-age setting and involving a supportive community in school life. Respectful of the past, but firmly focused on the future, our vision is to provide quality education that meets the differentiated needs of every child, empowering them with confidence, knowledge, skills and resilience necessary to participate in our changing society.
About the Role
Guluguba State school is a small school located on Fosters Road, Guluguba, 50 km from Miles and 20 km from Wandoan.
Applicants will be working across Prep to Year 6 supporting a range of diverse learners.
Duties will include but are not restricted to
- Assist and support teachers in the preparation of quality and effective teaching and learning programs.
- Supervision and supporting small groups of students in and out of the classroom, including during Promoting Literacy Development (PLD).
- Supervision and supporting small groups of students and individual 1:1 support to assist students to access the curriculum.
- Assist teachers in providing for the physical, social, cultural and emotional wellbeing and physical safety of students at school.
- Supervision of students on the playground, during sporting activities and school excursions in partnership with a teacher.
Ideally applicants would have prior experience working as a Teacher Aide and would have the following attributes:
- Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with a group of students.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow the guidance of teachers.
- Willingness to adapt to the specific needs of each student & maintain a positive attitude.
- Applicants need to demonstrate an understanding of inclusive education practices and skills that align with DoE's vision of Equity and Excellence.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
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).
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