Teacher Assistant (Indigenous Education) - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Job No:
CER1065
Location:
Wandal
Position: Teacher Assistant (Indigenous Education)
Commencement Date: As soon as possible
Employment Status: Term-Time
Hours per week: 20
Hourly rate: $32.23 - $33.60 (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close: Friday, 9 August 2024.
About us
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Wandal is a co-educational school operated by the Diocese of Rockhampton. St Joseph’s commenced moving to a two stream school in 2014 and became fully two stream from Prep – Year 6 in 2020. Our school has a proud tradition of supporting its community for over 100 years. Our school strives to enact the values of the Josephite Sisters and Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.
Your Role
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate educator for the position of Teacher Assistant (Indigenous Education) to join our team at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wandal. This is a term-time continuing position for 20hpw, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:
- A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities.
- An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and school staff to improve educational outcomes through targeted and direct academic support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. For further information about this role please review the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 3
- Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
- Option to annualise salary for term-time staff
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
Mandatory Requirements
- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Australian work rights
How to Apply
- Complete the application below
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
- Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Bernadette Brennan, Principal, at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wandal on 4994 8230.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 9 August 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.
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