Education Assistant - Lead
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
16 September 2026
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
147.4
93.2 teaching · 54.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,353
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
637 girls · 716 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Lead Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) is committed to ensuring each student is engaged in a pathway to success; empowered to reach their full potential as a lifelong learner and valued contributor to society. We foster the knowledge, capabilities, attributes and values that provide a foundation for successful learning and life within and beyond school. We value organisation, respect, care and achievement in shaping a positive culture of individual and collective growth.
Find out more about our school by visiting Ocean Reef SHS - Opportunity, Challenge, Growth or Schools Online
The Role
The role of the Education Assistant - Lead is to lead, mentor, coach, and model good practices for other Education Assistants. You will be an important and valued leader, you will assist in supporting the team in leading, growing and managing the Education Assistant workforce. The successful applicant should operate collaboratively with all staff and be able to build and maintain effective team-based relationships. We value individuals who are highly professional, organised and display excellent communication skills, in line with the Department of Education’s Code of Conduct, drawing on these attributes when working with staff and the school community.
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