Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE702734
Appointment Pool
The North Metropolitan Education Regional Office (NMER) is seeking to establish a pool of experienced teachers working in Gifted and Talented Education for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year. Placements can be made from the pool at any time for commencement within the 2022 school year.
The NMER supports the Department’s priorities in Western Australia and commits to delivering, through schools and services, a full and engaging standard of public education, supportive of students, teachers and parents. The NMER comprises more than 240 public schools across the north metropolitan area from Cottesloe to Lancelin and east to Wooroloo.
PEAC teachers are responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of supplementary extension and challenge programs for identified Gifted and Talented students in Years 5 and 6 in primary schools in the Western Australian public system. PEAC teachers work as part of a regional team to deliver a critical and creative skills focussed, differentiated curriculum for students identified as gifted and talented.
Experience teaching gifted and talented students is desired.
The key components of the position are:
- To deliver primary extension programs, which are developed in accordance with regional and departmental policies and guidelines.
- To fulfil administrative responsibilities to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the PEAC program.
- To provide professional learning and support for the gifted and talented education networks in the region and to facilitate the exchange of professional ideas and best practice.
Responsibilities include:
- Development and delivery of challenging teaching and learning programs
- Assessment and reporting of students’ progress
- Participation in regional planning and program reviews
- Delivery of professional learning support and programs
- Maintaining contact with students’ home school
- Provision of advice and support for parents
- Assisting region-wide testing in consultation with the Regional Assessment Coordinator to manage test records, analysis and information to and from schools
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.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information
Please contact Ashleigh Remigio, Team Leader, by telephoning (08) 9204 2969 or at Ashleigh.Remigio@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
All applications are submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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.
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; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- be fully or provisionally registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). 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 Thursday, 7 October 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED