As Southeast Queensland's only co-educational primary Grammar school, Ipswich Junior Grammar provides a high quality, non-denominational education for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 6. It shares a campus with Ipswich Girls' Grammar School, which caters for girls only from Years 7 to 12, with boarding available from Year 5.
At Ipswich Girls’ & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students so that they love to learn for life, and lead with grit and grace. We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.
THE OPPORTUNITY
At Ipswich Junior Grammar School, our aim is to provide a learning environment that is both rich and challenging, one that encourages curiosity while nurturing our students to become future leaders. We seek to build a culture where learning is held in high regard where attitude, and effort are rewarded.
To support the Junior School's ever-changing needs and continued growth, we are now welcoming applications from passionate and enthusiastic Teacher Aides who are looking to join our dedicated and vibrant learning community, in the following 12-month fixed term roles for 2026:
- Full-time: 75 hours per
- Part-time: 65 hours per fortnight
- Part-time: 32.5 hours per fortnight
Can you please note in your cover letter which role you are ideally applying for.
The successful applicants will work as part of an energetic team committed to excellence and will provide aid to teachers in the preparation and delivery of teaching and learning programs within the Junior School.
This is a busy role within the Junior School so your excellent organisational skills and ability to be flexible and to work effectively as a member of a group are essential.
By applying, you will be placed in our Talent Pool for current or prospective employment opportunities with the School.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
To be successful in this role, you will have a willingness to support the values and aims of the School, and the ability to:
- Assist in the implementation of current work programs in the classroom and willingness to participate in review and improvement of current programs.
- Develop effective working relationships and rapport with students.
- Develop confidence and self-esteem in students and to act as a role model in presentation, action, and communication.
- Use a wide range of strategies to cater for diverse student needs and to effectively monitor student progress.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and to communicate effectively with students, parents, and all school personnel.
- Work in Australia with Tertiary qualifications at certificate level or equivalent qualifications relevant to the position may be required or such knowledge, qualifications and experience that are deemed by the School as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position.
Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, purpose and values is paramount to your success in this role.
APPLY NOW
If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your resume, three referees one being your current manager, and a cover letter addressed to Mrs. Nicolee Eiby, Head of Junior School outlining your experience as it relates to this role. Please address the selection criteria (over no more than two pages), contained within the Position Description, which can be found on the School's website: Careers | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (iggs.qld.edu.au).
The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of our great benefits program including access to Salary Sacrificing including additional superannuation opportunities, ongoing professional development, health and wellness initiatives, and a supportive and engaging work environment.
We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. Whilst applications must be sent to us by close of school (3.00pm) Friday 4 October 2025, applications may be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.
POSITION DESCRIPTION