Teacher Aide

About Morven State School

Morven State School, established in 1887, is located in the Darling Downs South West region and is a part of the Charleville State Schools cluster. It is situated 90 km east of Charleville and 180 km west of Roma on the Warrego Highway. Morven has a population of approximately 150 residents and is surrounded by a rural community consisting of sheep, goat and cattle properties. The main industry is primary production while the businesses include a post office, grocery store, newsagent, roadhouse, hotel and motel. The town has regular rail services, a twice daily bus service going both east and west and agents for several transport companies. Our town is well serviced with a two person police station, health clinic, library and public hall.

At Morven State School we aim to ensure every student is succeeding in their education. We are preparing students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to participate effectively in the community and successfully transition to further education. This school maintains a safe and disciplined environment which promotes successful learners through quality teaching and learning, high expectations and engaged partners.

About the Role

In this Teacher Aide role, you will help teachers and students with various tasks. You will assist with sports events, school trips, and manage teaching materials and equipment. You will also help keep accurate student records and assist with roll call. Your job will involve working well with the team, communicating clearly, and being sensitive to students with higher needs.

Your role will include clerical duties like typing teacher notes, photocopying materials, checking bus lists, and organising school activities. You will also help with preparing exam papers, recording exam results, and keeping track of students' progress. Part of your job will be supervising students during activities, at playtime, and on the bus. You will also collect money for school activities when needed.

You will support students with special needs, helping with tasks like assisting with meals, dressing, or toileting. You will also help with science, cooking, and têxtile classes, preparing and storing materials.

Other duties include laundry, taking care of school equipment, and helping students find reference materials. You may also assist teachers in creating learning materials for literacy and numeracy, working with individual students or small groups, and using computers to help students learn.

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.
Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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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