Home Economics Support Position
We are seeking to establish a pool of dedicated professionals for permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Bridgetown High School is situated approximately 270 kms south of Perth on the Blackwood River in the Southwest region of Western Australia. The school proudly meets the needs of local students in Years 7 to Years 10.
The school is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, with Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Kindness as our PBS values. Our moral purpose is: "Bridgetown High School is an outstanding, inclusive school that values diversity and effectively responds to the changing needs of our students."
While prioritising our students' academic success, we also ensure their emotional and social development, as well as their self-esteem, are nurtured and supported. In addition to the Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities, Bridgetown HS offers programs in Woodwork, Metalwork, Home Economics, Physical Education, Drama, Music, Photography, Visual Arts, Digital Technology and Specialist Sport subjects.
The successful applicant will ideally work effectively in a team environment and should be able to show initiative and organisational skills in order to achieve this consistently. Strong communication skills are highly regarded for the role, which would include interacting with students and teaching professionals.
Previous experience in the safe and hygienic storage and handling of food is desirable. Suitable applicants may be required to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in classes, and assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities.
Suitable applicants would also be required to undertake regular cleaning activities as directed, assist with the management of resources by maintaining and updating inventory lists, collating recipes, purchasing groceries, and monitoring stock levels and requirements, and reporting these to the teacher.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with the delivery of education programs to students;
* Maintain equipment, materials, and resources for use in classes;
* Assist with the general health and wellbeing of students;
* Undertake regular cleaning activities as directed;
* Assist with the management of resources by maintaining and updating inventory lists.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative work environment;
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities;
* A competitive salary package.
To Be Successful:
* You will have good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals;
* You will have good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team;
* You will have good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
Selection Criteria:
* Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills;
* Demonstrated good interpersonal skills;
* Demonstrated good organisational skills.
Eligibility:
* You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment;
* You must obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start;
* You must consent to a screening clearance process and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.