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 the School
Hermit Park State School is a school which prides ourselves on an inclusive community with a focus on sustainability and the environment.
Hermit Park State School is situated in the suburb of Hyde Park, adjacent to Hermit Park, just three kilometres from the Townsville CBD.
Established in 1924, today Hermit Park caters for over 670 students from Prep to Year 6 and is recognised as an innovator in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and for its environmentally sustainable practices.
Our dedicated and experienced teaching staff take pride in presenting the curriculum in an integrated, innovative and inspiring way with a view to helping students achieve their personal best. Our early years campus enables us to tailor the learning environment specifically to meet the needs of our younger students.
About the Role
- Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher.
- Specific Literacy and Numeracy duties may include:
- support for teachers in providing learning materials for students at risk
- working with small groups as well as individual students
- Use of computers when working with students.
- Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students which may include the delivery of first aid
- Assisting teachers with preparation of resource materials.
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
Mandatory Requirements
- A current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
- A Criminal History check to be completed prior to employment.
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-pg response to the How you will be Assessed Section of 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.