About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing Jan 2025
Position tenure: Fixed Term (2025 School Year)
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): For 2025 School Year
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 23 hours per week over 5 days
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
St Eugene College is a Catholic co-educational Prep-12 school located in Burpengary. In 2023, the college will have approximately 1450 students and a staff of approximately 150. We are a dynamic learning community for both our staff and students. Our de Mazenod Charism and belief in the dignity of each person, along with our philosophy of transforming learning makes our College a place where all people feel they belong, can grow professionally and personally to embrace the JOY of working with young people.
Inspired by the practical example of Eugene de Mazenod, our lives are centred in God. We strive to be living proof of social consciousness. We are altruistic, focused on recognising the needs of others and our world and using the capabilities and dispositions to address them. We challenge our students to walk in the footsteps of Jesus by giving back to the community and transform our world by continuing to live de Mazenod (Oblate) values all their lives. Our moral imperative is to provide authentic, engaging learning experiences to create future focussed learners who can both contribute to and lead in an everchanging world/society.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Purpose
The Teacher Aide is responsible for supporting classroom teachers to develop and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for individual students or groups of students, to improve learning outcomes across learning areas or subjects.
Accountabilities
- Assist with the planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for students including the use technology and learning support activities.
- Monitor the progress of students and identify learning areas to provide evidence-based intervention strategies.
- Improve student learning outcomes by providing support and advice on supporting students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with school specialists in organising and assisting with intervention groups to coordinate services.
- Supervise students on specific learning activities.
- Document observation notes, intervention programs and assist in the collation and preparation of classroom materials.
Mandatory Requirements
- Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment.
- Currently hold or ability to obtain Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
- Current/valid Queensland Driver’s Licence, if required
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Education Support or previous experience in a similar position would be highly regarded
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Tracey Ramsay, Co-ordinator Student Support Services
Contact number: 0734914600
Contact email: tramsay@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 29-Oct-2024