Teacher Aide - Visual Arts
The Rockhampton Grammar School
53-89 Agnes Street, The Range, Queensland, Australia
$32 - $34
This position will be working alongside a Secondary Teacher to assist teachers with preparation and classroom duties.
This role is an opportunity to join a school community where we celebrate our belief that students will ‘Grow in Character and Scholarship’ within a caring and supportive environment.
Key duties and responsibilities
The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 143 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,400 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.
At RGS, we employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
POSITION TITLE: Teacher Aide (Visual Arts)
DEPARTMENT: Secondary
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Term-Time (19 hours per week), Permanent
REPORTS TO: Head of Department - Visual Arts & Home Economics
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning and Organisation of Provisions and Classroom Environment:
The teacher aide is responsible for:
- Keeping the art rooms clean and organised;
- assisting with cleaning at the end of each lesson and preparing materials at the beginning of each lesson;
- weekly laundering of towels, classroom paintbrushes and palettes;
- cleaning and putting away daily and materials that are in heavy use, depending on the unit of work;
- keeping art room stocks replenished in classrooms and organised in storerooms; including expedient storage of deliveries.
The teacher aide maintains the organisation of the office and office materials, which includes organising stationery and ordering supplies, maintaining pen drawers, and ensuring the sink is clean and tidy.
Assistance in Classrooms:
Assistance is required in the classroom on a regular basis. The teacher aide should be conversant with the teachers’ timetables and follow the direction of the Head of Department in terms of class attendance.
Ordering:
The teacher aide is responsible for all ordering for the department including books and resources.
School Displays:
The teacher aide is responsible for the maintenance of student work displays around the School: including the Headmaster’s office, the Registrar’s office, foyer of the Islay Lee Centre, display cabinet outside the Deputy to the Headmaster’s office and the Primary office. These are to be changed on a regular basis each semester.
Valedictory Exhibition:
The Visual Art department exhibits work of Year 12 students for the Valedictory Dinner. The teacher aide would assist in preparing this display.
Budget:
Each year a budget proposal is required to be submitted to the School in order to secure funds for the year ahead. The Head of Department may require assistance from the teacher aide to revise the current year and update the proposal for the coming year.
Stocktake (Annual):
At the end of each year, it is necessary to conduct an annual stock take of equipment for the department. The HOD will issue a document that lists the equipment for the teacher aide to check off prior to a specific date in Term 4.
Filing and Compactus:
The teacher aide is responsible for filing of assessment items in the art room filing cabinets at the end of each term and in the compactus.
Art Trips or Workshops:
The teacher aide may be required to assist in the organisation of art trips for students or workshops that would be held at the School.
N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.
Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:
- Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
- Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
- Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
- Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;
- Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;
- Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.
REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES
- Working with Children Check;
- Police Check;
- Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent previous work experience;
- Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position - please 'apply now' through the RGS Website: Current Career Opportunities | The Rockhampton Grammar School (rgs.qld.edu.au)
Please submit the following compulsory items:
- Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your teacher aide experience and why you are the best candidate for the role;
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;
- RGS Application for Employment Form.
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Monday 25th November 2024.
Enquiries should be directed to Dani Donnelly (HR & Compliance Officer) on 07 4936 0707.
*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements.
Supporting Documents
The Rockhampton Grammar School
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Join us to Start Something Special at one of the foremost and largest co-educational day and boarding schools in Regional Queensland.
Our Employee Value Proposition
RGS employs over 450 staff in teaching, administration, early learning, boarding, ICT, building and grounds, kitchen and cleaning roles. All staff play a valuable part and make an extraordinary difference in the lives of our students.
Our dedicated staff are highly valued and respected and are encouraged to grow in character and scholarship, just like our students, in a collegial and supportive work environment.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. It is a condition of employment that all teaching staff hold and provide evidence of current Queensland Teacher Registration, and non-teaching staff a Working With Children Check (Blue Card) positive notice prior to commencement.
The Rockhampton Grammar School are proud to offer a competitive salary for both teaching and non-teaching staff.
Teaching Staff: Competitive salary of up to $147,048.00 p.a. plus super and benefits.
(Note: this pay-scale is reflective of the applicants teaching experience in accordance with the RGS EBA).
Non-Teaching Staff: Competitive salary in accordance with the RGS EBA.
Staff Benefits:
* Competitive salary structure with annual salary increases;
* Employer Superannuation Contribution of 12.75%;
* Relocation assistance, by negotiation;
* Access to salary packaging options with REMSERV and Paywise to maximise benefits and salaries;
* Corporate uniform subsidies;
* Generous staff discounts on Early Learning Centre, and Prep to Year 12 tuition fees;
* Access to extensive career and professional development opportunities;
* Access to a free Employee Assistance Program;
* Access to corporate private health discounts with either Medibank or Westfund Health Insurance;
* Access to our Co-Curricular Reward and Recognition Scheme;
* Staff meals (morning tea and lunch) provided;
* An inspiring campus with excellent resources and facilities;
* Annual first aid training;
* A collegial and supportive work environment;
* Wellbeing services such as staff yoga and staff gym sessions;
* Access to free annual flu vaccinations (voluntary);
* Access to 14 weeks paid parental leave (for full time staff, as per Enterprise Agreement);
* Access to Long Service Leave after seven years of continuous service;
* Provision of tablet PC and access to modern facilities;
* Access to The Rockhampton Grammar School Leadership Institute;
* Access to undertake a Master’s Degree under our partnership with CQU.