The position
The evening study program provides students from Years 8 to12 a supportive and caring space to complete their school work and get a head start on their assessment tasks.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- assisting students in developing efficient homework patterns, effective revision plans, time management and organisational skills
- provide close supervision and monitoring of students during study sessions, ensuring appropriate standards of behaviour and productive use of time
- helping students to become independent thinkers and learners by providing contextual hints at various learning levels to assist students in moving past barriers
- answering questions about set homework and helping students understand specific concepts
- assisting students with tasks while maintaining the academic integrity of the students’ work
- monitoring students’ engagement with their academic work
- reporting any concerns or reservations about a student’s behaviour or approach during the
study session to the Coordinator of the Evening Study Program
- Supervising dinner breaks and dining with students to promote collegiality
- Monitoring of student safety at all times, especially when escorting students to and from
dinner in the Boarding House Dining Room
- Ensuring students adhere to time limits during the dinner break
- Waiting with students until such time as they are picked up by a carer
- Ensuring the Library is left in a tidy state after each session
To note:
It is the nature of the work at CGGS that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff members are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and undertake tasks that are not specifically covered in the position description.
Skills and experience
- Highly knowledgeable in a range of study areas including Mathematics and Science (university students undertaking education courses would be highly regarded)
- Effective communication skills
- Possess a confident and courteous manner
- Ability to work in an organised and structured way
Working at CGGS: The details
Your place. Your purpose. Your possible.
Your key benefits:
- Competitive remuneration
- Discounted fees.
- Free onsite gym and heated pool.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flu vaccinations.
Your professional advancement:
- Authentic and practical leadership development opportunities.
- Significant time allowances for leadership positions.
- A generous professional learning budget.
- Support for Graduate teachers, Experienced Teacher accreditation and pathways to Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher certification.
- Opportunities to be part of committees to learn and grow.
- Annual TQI accredited courses and compliance training.
Active research and conference presentation opportunities.
- Formal appraisal process for professional development and career advancement.
- First Aid training.
How to apply
Your application package should include the following information.
1: Cover letter
Please provide a brief statement (one page) outlining what you would bring to this position, what you would expect to achieve in the role and reflect on your experience in relation to the role responsibilities.
2: Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information
- Employment history
- Education and qualifications
- Other skills and achievements
- Citizenship or confirmation of right to work in Australia
3: Referee details
Please include the contact information of three referees, including your current line manager.
Referees will be contacted after interviews have taken place and only after prior consultation with you.
4: Submit your application
Submit your application via the online application form on the Employment page of our website https://www.cggs.act.edu.au/careers Queries regarding this position should be directed
via email to employment@cggs.act.edu.au
