Teacher Assistant (Career Assistance Program for Pre-Service Teachers)
Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton – Rockhampton QLD
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Apply today for our Career Assistance Program where you will inspire and transform students lives whilst kick-starting your teaching career!
Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) has developed an innovative Career Assistance Program (CAP) to mentor pre‐service teachers in high quality education settings.
The long‐term vision of the CAP is to build the capacity and capability of classroom ready teachers through tailored, high calibre coaching and mentoring.
We are now calling for applications for the CAP, due to commence at the beginning of Term 1, ****.
Applicants will be:
In their third or fourth year of an undergraduate early childhood or primary education degree or have commenced their master's degree in Education (Early Childhood or Primary) at any university across Australia.
Eligible to complete your course within the two-year period following commencement of the CAP.
Due to complete their formal course of study in **** or ****.
Please review the Position Description prior to submitting your application.
Please click here to determine your eligibility.
About you
The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education.
In addition, you will have well-developed interpersonal skills, a robust commitment to ongoing learning, and a willingness to listen to and act upon advice from your mentor.
What we offer
Employed as a teacher assistant in a Catholic primary school (Level 3, hourly rate ranging from $***** - $*****) for three days per week, for up to two years
Work under the direction and guidance of a high quality,



expert mentor who will provide support through coaching and "at the elbow" training.
Mentors will be fully registered teachers, eligible for accreditation at Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher level.
Engage in relevant, supportive employment focused on training and development whilst maintaining full commitment to your Education studies
Access to professional development targeting areas such as classroom management, communicating with parents, designing learning sequences to meet student needs, assessment and reporting
Salary continues during practicum periods
Options to apply for OSHC/vacation care roles during school holiday periods.
Any appointment to OSHC or vacation care would be additional, and remunerated separately, to the CAP.
Opportunities to apply for employment with CEDR at the successful completion of the CAP
Mandatory Requirements
A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act **** (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
Selection Criteria
Listed below are the selection criteria.
Please provide a response to each criterion.
Your response needs to be specific, citing examples that help us develop an understanding and knowledge of your skills and competencies.
In total, the response to the selection criteria should be about **** words.
In determining successful applicants for Career Assistance Program (CAP) positions,



the selection panel will seek to appoint applicants who demonstrate the following:
Sound understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic Education
Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
Readiness to learn and grow as a professional by seeking, listening to, and acting upon direction and advice
Capacity to develop professional relationships with peers, students and families
Willingness to participate actively in all aspects of school life
The interpersonal skills required of contemporary educators (for example: maturity, patience, organisation, tact, discretion, confidentiality, care, empathy)
Further information
For a confidential conversation, please contact Jessica Gorman, Talent Acquisition Coordinator on ****** or ********* or Lauren Roach, Consultant: Teacher Growth and Development on ****** or *********.
For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services ******
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Information Sessions
Register now to attend an information session and find out key details about this amazing opportunity kick-starting your teaching career.
Tuesday 21 July ****, 5:30pm to 6:15pmInformation Session 1
OR
Friday 24 July ****, 10:00am to 11:00amInformation Session 2
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 2 August ****.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Teacher Assistant (Career Assistance Program For Pre-Service Teachers) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton
📍 Rockhampton