Classroom Support Assistant (Creative Arts) - Catherine McAuley College
Job No:
CER1112
Location:
Mackay
Position: Classroom Support Assistant (Creative Arts)
Commencement Date: January 2025
Employment Status: Term-Time
Hours per week: 30
Hourly rate: $35.53 - $37.06 (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close: 30 September 2024
About us
Catherine McAuley College opened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region. Starting with pioneering Year 7’s in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.
Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.
Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy will inspire the College's Educational Mission and help shape the College's identity from its inception.
Your Role
An exciting opportunities exist for a Teacher Assistant within our Creative Arts department. The Classroom Support Assistant (Creative Arts) sources and maintains specialty Art supplies for the Visual Art Department and assists Teachers with student learning, either individually or in groups. The Classroom Support Assistant will also support the Head of Department with organisation of performance events and instrumental music.
This is a term-time (30hpw) continuing position commencing from January 2025.
Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate:
- a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
- genuine care for the wellbeing of students
- a high level oral and written communication skills
- the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
- the ability to work well either individually or in a team and to accept direction and support
- the ability to respond and adapt to often demanding and busy environment
For more information, 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 4
- 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 Jim Ford, Principal, Catherine McAuley College, Mackay on 07 4994 9200.
- 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: Monday, 30 September 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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