Description:
About Us:
Cherbourg State School began as the Barambah Aboriginal School in 1904. Between 1931 to 1932, the school name was changed when the community was renamed Cherbourg.
Cherbourg State School believes in developing the potential of each individual child. A team of dedicated teachers and leadership along with committed support staff, delivering community responsive quality education for students from Kindy to Year 6, in an inclusive environment focused on successful learning for every child.
At Cherbourg State School Kindy, we aim to provide the highest level of education and care for children in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. Our program is designed to stimulate children's natural wonder and exploration. We have a strong emphasis on play-based learning to aid for brain development in children.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
Guide the Education Engagement and Attainment Initiatives team to develop capabilities and skills
Supervise and performance manage team members
Provide information and reporting to the Provider and the Department as requested
Organise and facilitate meetings between the Provider, school staff and team
Collaborate with Elders, Traditional Owners and members of the community to minimise the impact of non school activities on student attendance
Undertake regular home visits and family follow ups
Maintenance of case coordination forms and records
Desirable skills and experience;
Knowledge of the Cherbourg community
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
Good time management skills
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 1-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.