Teacher Aide - Wavell State High School

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavell State High School in Brisbane is seeking an ITD Teacher Aide to support student learning in a collaborative environment. The role involves assisting teachers with preparation and enhancement of learning materials within the Manual Arts department, and working closely with students across the school.

The successful applicant will be comfortable in a practical, hands-on environment, with an interest in trades and practical learning, and a commitment to safety in workshop settings.

Qualifications

• Interest and experience in practical learning and trades.
• Ability to support students with a range of learning needs.
• Enjoy working with young people in a hands-on, workshop setting.

Responsibilities

• preparing and organising equipment and resources for classroom activities,
• ordering and maintaining materials and supplies,
• working with the Manual Arts team to ensure classrooms and learning spaces are well prepared and resourced.
• work in a workshop environment and use power tools safely and appropriately.
• support the Manual Arts team to deliver practical learning programs for students.

Job description

Wavell State High School is a well-established secondary school in Wavell Heights, known for its strong academic programs. The school is currently seeking a dedicated ITD Teacher Aide to join its team and support student learning in a collaborative environment.

The successful applicant will workdirectly with the Manual Arts team, providing practical support to teachers and students across the department. This position would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, has an interest and experience in practical learning and trades, and can confidently support students with a range of learningand additional needs.

If you are enthusiastic about working with young people, enjoy practical learning environments and believe you can make a positive contribution to our Manual Arts programs, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

WavellStateHigh School, which opened in 1959, is a large and highly regarded State Secondary school in the Inner Northern suburbs of Brisbane.

Wavell has an established reputation built on traditional values including high standards of discipline and pride in appearance. Outstanding achievements across academic, cultural, citizenship and sporting areas can be directly attributed to an outstanding, experienced, and well qualified staff. Our staff make a significant contribution to the lives of our students. We believe high quality teaching is vital for high quality learning.

The school has developed programs to nurture excellence in academic achievement through an 'Advanced Academic Learners' program in the Junior School to ensure our brightest students reach their full potential. Core subjects in Junior Secondary are taught at extension, core and foundation levels to enhance the success of each student. Our Senior curriculum includes a very wide range of high level academic and vocational subjects. Sporting programs are structured to enable students to excel in their chosen fields of interest while our high quality Music, Dance and Drama programs enable students to perform at a variety of prestigious events. Schools of Excellence for Music, Drama, Dance, Rugby League and Netballin the senior school build on, and showcase, the high quality programs offered in these areas.

Your opportunity:

• Contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• preparing and organising equipment and resources for classroom activities,
• ordering and maintaining materials and supplies,
• and working closely with the Manual Arts team to ensure classrooms and learning spaces are well prepared and resourced.

The role will involve working in a workshop environment and may require the safe and appropriate use of power tools, workshop equipment and machinery.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and be comfortable working in a practical, hands‑on environment.

The role will also provide direct support to the Manual Arts team to assist with the smooth and effective delivery of practical learning programs and ensure students have access to the equipment and resources they need for their learning.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.