Is TAS for me?

You’re passionate about providing the tools for students to succeed and reach their academic potential. You’re excited about working in an environment that nurtures the individual strengths of students and fosters curiosity to create outstanding young global citizens. As a professional educator, you thrive when provided with the flexibility to individualise learning for each student.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join one of the premier mathematics teaching teams in Queensland. Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS), located in Cairns, inspires young men and women to be the best they can be. With a focus on Christian values and educational excellence, we develop individuals who contribute to the global community. TAS is well-known for producing outstanding STEM graduates and is highly-regarded for its mathematics programs. In 2020, 75% of TAS Specialist Mathematics graduates achieved an A.

Check out our webpage at www.tas.qld.edu.au for more information about the leading independent school in Far North Queensland.

Is Cairns for me?

Living and working in a world class holiday destination is as good as it sounds. Surrounded by beautiful green hills and on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns residents enjoy all the benefits of modern conveniences with a laid back lifestyle that will help you find a true work-life balance you’ve been seeking.

Qualifications, experience and licenses

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education or a Degree qualification supported by a Post Graduate Diploma of Education.
• Desirable – Post Graduate training in management, administration or other relevant area.
• Ability to teach QCAA Senior Mathematics (Specialist, Methods, General)
• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Registration.
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma.

Is this you?

At TAS, we’re looking for someone who is keen to take that next step in their teaching career at an independent school which prides itself on being both innovators and early adopters.

Whilst implementing ‘best practice’ curriculum in teaching areas to support the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of the students, you will work collaboratively to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and develop cooperative relationships that ensure the smooth operation of the Secondary School.

In addition to a strong commitment to continuous improvement in conjunction with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL), you will apply the Art and Science of Teaching (ASOT) by Robert Marzano and Essential Skills of Classroom Management (ESCM) which underpin the school’s pedagogical management approach.

TAS has a goal to inspire its staff and students to be the best they can be. As a new member of the TAS teaching team, you will receive the support you need and the challenges you crave to provide the top quality education for which TAS holds a strong reputation.

Suitability to work with children, students, and young people

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our children, students and young people and we achieve this through recruiting professional staff based on merit and suitability to work with children, students and young people.

To ensure your suitability to work with children, students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken in the recruitment process:

• National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission)
• Reference Checks
• Child Protection Certificate

The role

Are you looking for a great new role that uses your all-round maintenance skills, your troubleshooting abilities, and that provides job security and a good work/life balance? TAS is seeking a full time Maintenance Officer to be based across our White Rock and Kewarra Beach campuses. You’ll be working with a friendly and skilled team to keep the school’s facilities and grounds running smoothly.

You will be required to attend to maintenance requests around the campuses, prioritised by the Maintenance and Facility Manager. This may include moving furniture and equipment, basic repair work (depending on your trade qualification), building works, and garden maintenance (whipper snipper, etc). You will be required to use hand and power tools and have a high level of safety awareness with regard to your work.

Working hours are 6.30am – 3.36pm Mon – Fri, and is based on a flexi-time arrangement which provides approximately 1.5 extra days off every 5 weeks on a rotational roster.

About Trinity Anglican School (TAS)

Based out of our two beautiful campuses, this is a wonderful opportunity to join the leading independent school in Far North Queensland. Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS), located in Cairns, inspires young men and women to be the best they can be. With a focus on Christian values and educational excellence, we develop individuals who contribute to the global community. TAS has a goal to inspire its staff and students to be the best they can be. As a new member of the TAS team, you will receive the support you need to help us to provide the top quality education for which TAS holds a strong reputation.

 Requirements:

• Trade qualification (desirable)
• Previous experience in a maintenance role (essential)
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, welding and routine maintenance, painting and repair
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to work independently and to work as part of a small team
• National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission)
• Blue Card Suitability
• HLTAID012 Certificate – Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
• HLTAID009 Certificate – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Are you a team player who…

• As directed by the Maintenance & Facility Manager attend to maintenance request within the school, including those which relate to furniture and equipment, locks and windows and school facilities.
• Assist with a range of day to day activities that may include preparing classrooms for examinations and preparing activity/assembly halls, including moving/arranging furniture and seating; removing and relocating furniture from room to room.
• Communicate, report and discuss with Maintenance and Facilities Manager any maintenance matters of concern.
• When requested work with gardens and grounds team to maintain school grounds (eg: mowing, whipper snipping, removal of rubbish etc.)
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals and fuels; bring to appropriate attention any safety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturer’s service manual).
• Always collaborate with school staff and external contractors.
• Other duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Maintenance and Facilities Manager or Head of Business Services.

Working with students checks

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and young people and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to work with our students and young people. To ensure your suitability to work with our students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process:

• National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission Screen)
• Blue Card (no card, no start laws now apply)
• Reference Checks

How do I apply?

Please provide the following information in Microsoft Word or PDF format to be assessed for this position:

• Your current résumé and
• A cover letter outlining your experience for this position.

Please send this to hr@tas.qld.edu.au or call to speak to Human Resources about the position.

• Part Time – 32 Hours Per Week, Mon-Fri (20hrs Administration/12hrs Teacher Aide)

About Trinity Anglican School (TAS)

Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in Cairns. With an unrivalled reputation for excellence in FNQ, TAS has a K-12 campus at White Rock and a K-6 campus at Kewarra Beach. This vibrant co-educational school is looking for an experienced and dynamic Administration Assistant to become part of our team.

We are looking for a Team player who can provide exceptional and professional administrative support to the Head of White Rock Campus Primary, in addition to undertaking in-class Teacher Aide duties.    

This position is the hub of communication for the campus and includes greeting visitors, initial telephone contact, maintaining student absence records and managing bus bookings. You will require the use of initiative, sound project management skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to multi task.

As a Teacher Aide, you will be required to enable the Primary Teachers to achieve educational outcomes by assisting them in class, as required.

TAS has a goal to inspire its staff and students to be the best they can be. As a new member of the TAS team, you will receive the support you need to help us to provide the top quality education for which TAS holds a strong reputation.

Do you have… 

• administration/reception experience (experience in a school setting will be highly regarded)
• experience in a Teacher Aide role (experience in the Independent school system an advantage)
• experience with diary management, contractor engagement and project coordination
• strong stakeholder engagement skills
• intermediate MS Excel Skills with strong data entry skills and attention to detail
• intermediate MS Word skills with the ability to create and maintain documents
• strong organisational skills
• liaise with suppliers to obtain quotes and organise purchase of goods
• a professional disposition and can practice and apply the principle of confidentiality
• ability to deal with many and varied staff, parent and student enquiries
• an ability to apply first aid including training in asthma and anaphylaxis, or willingness to obtain

Working with students checks

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and young people and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to safely work with our students and young people. To ensure your suitability to work with our students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process:

• National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission)
• Blue Card Suitability (no card, no start laws now apply)
• Child Protection Training Certificate
• Reference Checks