**Description**:
Pymble Ladies' College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
The Secondary School Teachers' Aide reports to the Head of Learning Enhancement and works closely with the Learning Enhancement staff, specialist and mainstream teachers. As part of the Learning Enhancement Department this position will provide support for selected students Secondary School identified with specific learning needs.
This 12-month contract position is an opportunity to work with a team of exceptional professionals responsible for diverse learning at the College. The role will commence in Term 1, 2025. This opportunity may convert to a permanent ongoing position dependent upon the needs of the College.
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Our kind of team member
You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:
- Appropriate Teachers' Aide qualifications
- Competence in utilising digital technologies to enhance learning of students with a disability
- Experience working with students with a physical disability desirable
- Active interest in exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning
- Awareness of the welfare needs of girls to assist in making a safe and secure learning environment
- The ability to develop positive, professional relationships with staff and to work collaboratively
- Ability to liaise closely with key academic and pastoral staff to enhance student outcomes
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing professional development
- Ability to demonstrate professional conduct and discretion at all times
- Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College
Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That's why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins - big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the 'Pymble family'. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we 'walk the talk' when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
The salary for this role is highly competitive. We also offer a range of benefits, including:
- training and professional development support
- access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
- daily morning tea
- a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
- close to public transport and nearby (street) parking
We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.
Our kind of process
Pymble Ladies' College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.