This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2019
The School of Isolated and Distance Education is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher - Learning Support to join our dedicated team. Passionate and dynamic teachers who are highly skilled with the ability to utilise a differentiated curriculum to accommodate the varied and complex needs of students with learning difficulties should apply.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and best teaching practices to cater for the needs of individual students with a range of special learning needs. The ability to modify the curriculum to support students with learning difficulties is required. Additionally, a sound knowledge of developing and implementing personalised learning plans, assessment tools and Special Education Needs (SEN) reporting is necessary. The Primary Teacher - Learning Support will have responsibility to provide programs and support with transitions from primary to secondary.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to professional learning and demonstrated experience with SEN are important qualities as a Primary Teacher - Learning Support at SIDE. The ability and experience to liaise closely with parents and other school personnel to meet the educational needs of the students is an important part of the role of the Primary Teacher - Learning Support at SIDE. Further, the teacher will have the ability to engage in high-level participation in collaborative team planning.
The role often involves extensive state-wide travel with overnight stays including long distance driving, some of which may be in remote locations. Successful applicants will be required to hold a current and valid ‘C' class drivers licence.
In this role you will embrace the idea of delivering the curriculum through information communication technology (ICT). Teachers at SIDE make use of different technologies to achieve student outcomes. Our teachers are expected to engage students in an online format and use synchronous (WebEx) and asynchronous (Moodle) technologies as the basis of active student instruction.
SIDE, a state of the art online teaching and learning facility, is the centre for distance learning within the Department. Founded in 1918, SIDE has a rich history of student success and achievement for those studying through a distance education mode. SIDE has a large and diverse student population and provides education for a range of client groups across the State. Enrolments are typically students who are permanent residents in Western Australia.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about School of Isolated and Distance Education can be found by visiting www.side.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service
For further job related information
Please contact Tundie Jones, Deputy Principal, by telephoning 0409 374 795 or emailing Tundie.Jones@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
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If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or trb.wa.gov.au
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 21 October 2019.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.