Teacher Aide

**About our school**:
Albany Creek State High School is an Independent Public School located 15 kilometres north of Brisbane. The school receives most of its students from the Albany Creek, Albany Hills and Eatons Hill primary schools and has a current enrolment of over 1580 students. Albany Creek State High School has an enrolment management plan which limits enrolments to within the school's catchment area or students who have gained successful entry into one of the Excellence Programs; Football (soccer), Dance, Drama, Visual Arts and Instrumental Music.
Albany Creek State High School has a reputation for providing a superior learning experience for students from Year 7 to 12. Parents choose this school because of its family orientation, the strong community feel, the emphasis on the curriculum and high standards for students.The Albany Creek State High School community takes pride in the fact that students are given every opportunity to achieve or exceed their potential academically, culturally and socially. The school offers a breadth of curriculum to cater for a large number of students targeted at both tertiary and vocational pathways.
The school offers extension programs in English, Mathematics and Science to extend students wishing to enrich their learning from Year 8 onwards and students are given the opportunity to enrol and study at the University of Queensland whilst in Year 12. We welcome your interest in our school.

**About you**:
**The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate**:
An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with students, their families and school staff to improve educational outcomes. A proven ability to maintain records, recording results and organisational skills.For further information about this role please review the Position Description.

**Your role**:
As Teacher Aide, as well as the responsibilities listed within the Position Description you will have responsibility for the following (but not limited to):

- Where the teacher aide is required to administer first aid, the teacher aide would be required to be formally trained in the administration of first aid, and keep such qualifications current.
- Clerical assistance by using technology to monitor the attendance and achievement of students and provide updates as requested through line management
- Develop strong and supportive links with parents and other stakeholders, specifically around student needs regarding attendance

**Mandatory requirements**:

- When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
- Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position

**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 maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section in the attached role description.

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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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