Teacher's Aide (Assistant Team Leader)

About Us

The Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) is unlike any other senior school. We’re for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. For those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces and on the job. We’re for those young people who seek to start building real world strengths and skills now, not only in the future.

If you are passionate about the future of industry education, this is the place for you. To learn more about AITC, go to www.aitc.qld.edu.au. 

About the position

We are now seeking an Assistant Team Leader (Teacher's Aide) to join our Sunshine Coast campus in a full-time, term-time capacity.

As an Assistant Team Leader, you will contribute to the provision of a quality education service by assisting and supporting our Team Leaders (Teachers) with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide learning space supervision and support as directed
• Administration assistance duties including typing Team Leader notes and work programs
• Maintain anecdotal records of Young People to encourage and promote the learning experience
• Assist Young People in complying with Team Leader instruction as required
• Creating positive and proactive relationships with young people, parents and staff that leads to a supportive and positive College community

Values and Benefits

Our values play a critical role in cultivating culture. They set the standards for how we behave, interact with others, make decisions, and choose to act. They are:

• Think progressively
• Take courageous action
• Achieve inspiring outcomes
• Demonstrate genuine care
• Contribute authentically
• Succeed collectively

We value our people, so along with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid parental leave, we offer the following benefits to our AITC employees:

• Access to superannuation matching upon completion of qualifying period
• Generous long service leave entitlements
• Access to corporate rate health insurance
• Flu vaccinations

The AITC is committed to safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to relevant checks such as teacher registration check, Blue Card, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.

Skills and experience

You are a skilled educator who has the ability to develop and mentor young people to succeed in an industry-driven environment. 

You will: 

• Enjoy working with goal oriented young people in late adolescence
• Work well in collaborative planning and teaching teams
• Embrace information technology as a powerful and positive tool for life
• Have a futures driven vision for what education could be like
• Be committed to behaviours which promote highly effective value based teams

Required qualifications:

• Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent (or be in the process of completing these studies) 
• Current Working with Children Blue Card
• A current driver's licence.
• Right to Work in Australia.

To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume which demonstrates an ability to deliver on the responsibilities of this position. The AITC reserves the right to commence screening and interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, so please do not delay with your application.

It is our practice to use one-way Video Interviewing to support our selection. You may be requested to contribute to a Video Interview throughout this process.

As of 17 December 2021, all people who work in Queensland schools must have their first Covid-19 vaccination. Both doses are required by 23 January 2022. Please note that you will only be eligible for ongoing employment with the AITC if you meet these requirements.

Applications by and through recruitment agencies will not be considered.