Teacher Aide – Industrial Design and Technology and Teacher Aide - Inclusive Education
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)
Applications Close: 6 July 2025
We are seeking Teacher Aides on a part time fixed term basis to cover a period of leave for Term 3, 2025.
<ul>
<li>Fixed Term, Part time (30 hours per week) opportunities for Term 3, 2025</li>
<li>All-boys Independent Catholic School, member of the EREA Network</li>
<li>School Officer Level 3, $34.17 - $35.62 per hour</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>About the roles</strong></p>
<p><u>Teacher Aide – Industrial Design and Technology</u> – you will support the delivery of quality learning and teaching in the Industrial Design and Technologies Faculty. You will assist teachers inside and outside the classroom and will actively promote student engagement and will provide classroom support to enhance the capacity of the students.</p>
<p><u>Teacher Aide – Inclusive Education</u> – you will assist the Program Leader Inclusive Education, teachers and students in your care. You will provide educational support for students with disabilities. This will include working with students as directed by the teacher, to practice the development of specific skills, such as reading and writing, lead small groups through educational activities and learning games and assist students with practical classes (cooking, art, workshop). The role will also provide support to students during excursions or extra co-curricular activities.</p>
<p><strong>About the contract</strong></p>
<p>These positions are<strong> part time (30 hours per week), fixed term for 2025 Term 3 to cover a period of leave.</strong></p>
<p><strong>About you</strong></p>
<p><u>To be considered for this Teacher Aide – Industrial Design and Technology role, you will need:</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Valid working rights within Australia.</li>
<li>Be committed to the goals, ethos, and mission of the College as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition.</li>
<li>Possess a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card for paid employees.</li>
<li>Trade qualifications in metal engineering or construction industries. (Desirable).</li>
<li>Certificate III in Education Support (desirable).</li>
<li>Provide First Aid Certificate and Provide CPR Certificate (desirable). </li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role, providing support to teachers in a classroom setting, whilst displaying respect, patience and empathy for students with high level needs.</li>
<li>Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.</li>
<li>Ability to work from plans to produce projects of a high standard in timber and metal work.</li>
<li>Ability to apply a range of finishes to timber and metal work.</li>
</ul>
<p><u>To be considered for this Teacher Aide – Inclusive Education role, you will need:</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Valid working rights within Australia.</li>
<li>Be committed to the goals, ethos and mission of the College as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition.</li>
<li>Possess a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card for paid employees.</li>
<li>Certificate III in Education Support (desirable).</li>
<li>Qualifications or previous experience with learning assistance technology (desirable).</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role, providing support to teachers in a classroom setting, whilst displaying respect, patience and empathy for students.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>About our Organisation</strong></p>
<p>Ignatius Park College is an all-boys Independent Catholic secondary school located in Townsville, North Queensland catering for approximately 950 boys from Years 7-12. The College is a member of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network of 55 schools across Australia. Ignatius Park College has a tradition of academic, cultural, sporting, spiritual and personal excellence by providing the highest standards of staff, facilities and opportunities for students in a caring Christian environment. Further information on the College can be found on our website: <a href="https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/</a>. </p>
<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>
<p>Ignatius Park College have access to a range of employee benefits including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary structure</li>
<li>12.75% Superannuation </li>
<li>Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading</li>
<li>Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary </li>
<li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Leave)</li>
<li>14 weeks paid maternity leave</li>
<li>10 days paid paternity leave</li>
<li>Discounted IPC school fees</li>
<li>Wellbeing projects and recognition of loyalty and service</li>
<li>Access to staff health initiatives including pool and gym access</li>
<li>Staff Social Club</li>
<li>Travel opportunities through our sporting tours and immersions</li>
<li>Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Borrowing rights and newspaper access through our well-equipped College Resource Centre</li>
<li>Leadership development opportunities</li>
<li>Involvement in co-curricular activities</li>
<li>Faith Formation</li>
</ul>
<p><i>Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. </i></p>
<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>
<p>Applications must be submitted online via the Ignatius Park College website <a href="https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/our-college/staff-vacancies/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/our-college/staff-vacancies/</a> </p>
<p>Applications must include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cover letter (maximum 2 page) addressing your ability to perform the key accountabilities and meet the key requirements of the role.</li>
<li>Current resume detailing qualifications, relevant work experience and 2 work related referees including phone and email contact details.</li>
<li>EREA Child Safe Declaration.</li>
<li>Copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and licences. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Applications close Sunday 6 July 2025. Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the advertised close date. </strong></p>
<p><i>Note for Recruitment Agencies: This role is being managed by Ignatius Park College and we will not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. Ignatius Park College is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.</i></p>