The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting over 47 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.
The BUSY School is an independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. Our program has expanded to include The BUSY School Online (TBSO), a platform offered by TBS that provides an alternative, flexible, high-support online education pathway for young people in Years 11 and 12 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Students re-engage with education through a blended online model while working toward senior certification and employment pathways.
Job Description
About the position
The BUSY School actively engages young people who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from mainstream schooling or other educational programs. The Teacher's Aide role will support Teachers to maximise learning outcomes for young people who need significant adjustments and interventions to their learning program along with providing administrative support to the BUSY School.
This is a part time role based at our Strathpine campus working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, school hours during term time.
BUSY Benefits:
Above award, competitive salary; Circa $31.66/hr + 12.5% super
NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year) PLUS meal and entertainment card!
Paid Parental Leave program
13 weeks long service leave
12.5% superannuation
Clear pathways for internal advancement
Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth
BUSY Benefits program - retail discounts and access to Fitness Passport
Enjoy work that genuinely impacts lives
Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App
Desired Skills and Experience
About you...
Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse groups (i.e. students, parents, employers, school personnel, training providers and government departments)
Previous experience in a similar role within youth support services and/or education sector
Analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research
Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check with no outcomes
Next steps...
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
