Teacher Aide

The Rockhampton Grammar School – Rockhampton QLD The Rockhampton Grammar School is looking for an outgoing and dedicated Teacher Aide to join the Visual Arts Department in a permanent part‑time capacity. The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co‑educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years and is Queensland’s largest boarding school. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 144 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship. As part of our School, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. At The Rockhampton Grammar School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where students thrive both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Join us at The Rockhampton Grammar School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education The School values co‑curricular involvement and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard. POSITION Teacher Aide (Visual Arts) CLASSIFICATION Part‑Time (19 hours/week Mon‑Wed) | Term‑Time COMMENCEMENT 16 January 2026 (unless otherwise negotiated) PURPOSE OF POSITION This position will be working alongside a Secondary Teacher to assist Teachers with preparation, classroom duties and efficiently support the needs of the Visual Arts Department. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Keep the art rooms clean and organised. Assist with cleaning at the end of each lesson and preparing materials at the beginning of each lesson. Weekly laundering of towels, classroom paintbrushes and palettes. Clean and put away daily and materials that are in heavy use, depending on the unit of work. Keep art room stocks replenished in classrooms and organised in storerooms (including expedient storage of deliveries). Maintain the organisation of the office and office materials, including organising stationery and ordering supplies, maintaining pen drawers, and ensuring the sink is clean and tidy. Assist in the classroom on a regular basis, following the teachers’ timetables and the direction of the Head of Department in terms of class attendance. Ordering for the department including books and resources. Maintain student work displays around the School (Headmaster’s office, Registrar’s office, foyer of the Islay Lee Centre, display cabinet outside the Deputy to the Headmaster’s office and the Primary office), changing them on a regular basis each semester. Assist in preparing the Visual Art department exhibits for the Valedictory Dinner. Submit annual budget proposal to the School to secure funds for the year ahead. Assist Head of Department in revising current year and updating proposal for the coming year. Conduct annual stock take of equipment for the department at the end of each year. File assessment items in the art room filing cabinets at the end of each term and in the compactus. Assist in the organisation of art trips for students or workshops that would be held at the School. REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES Working with Children Check; Police Check; Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent previous work experience; SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process. Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to: Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people; Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services; Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe; Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge; Act as a positive role model for children and young people; Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management; Maintain valid “working with children” documentation; Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks; Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position – please ‘apply now’ by submitting the following compulsory items: Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your experience; Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees. Applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible though no later than 4:00pm Sunday 04 January 2026. Enquiries can be directed to Anita Clarke (HR & Compliance Officer) on 0***. *Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *Applications will be reviewed as they are received and RGS reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found. *The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr