Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS707971
This is a twenty-four (24) month fixed term, part-time (0.3FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2022 with possible extension and/or permanency
Join a dedicated and dynamic team and help make a difference to the community!
Maylands Peninsula Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School (IPS) located in the suburb of Maylands approximately 5km east of the Perth CBD. There are currently 650 students across the school from K-6 with over half of these students in the K- 1 area. We have an ever increasing number of students presenting at school with an English as and Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) background (50%) with 70 different languages represented in the school.
In 2021, Maylands Peninsula PS began a three-year trial for a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Early Years Link program (CaLDEYLink). This high quality language priority multicultural playgroup enhances children’s developing social, emotional, language, physical and cognitive capabilities in the years before Kindergarten while valuing, supporting, and building on the capability and confidence of families as their child’s first educator. The playgroup promotes the school community to families, particularly those who have experienced a humanitarian migration journey (with possible trauma), as a safe and supportive environment.
Educators facilitate this high quality supported playgroup in Standard Australian English, with attending families encouraged to interact with their child using their home language or dialect with benefits that include strengthening home language foundations, continued family connections and strength of culture. Educators use the Early Years Learning Framework and the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) as the foundation to plan the program in conjunction with families. Sessions run for a minimum of 6 hours each week i.e. two 3 hour sessions or three 2 hour sessions with additional support from external agencies where required.
Maylands Peninsula PS is seeking an Ethnic Educational Assistant to work alongside an Early Childhood Education qualified teacher, with an understanding of the needs of EAL/D families to facilitate a friendly, open and welcoming multicultural playgroup. The successful applicant will ideally have strong interpersonal skills to promote the school’s values of inclusivity and diversity, foster positive relationships with families and their children and to liaise with a variety of stakeholders. While not essential, an understanding of 3a and how to apply the evidenced based teaching and learning strategies to the playgroup will be highly regarded by the Panel.
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 the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Effective oral communication skills and, where appropriate, written communication skills in a school community language other than English.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and liaise with students, teachers and other professionals, parents, school community members and professional staff on the provision and development of educational programs inclusive of EAL/D students.
- Ability to contribute to a team and provide multi-cultural direction in the development and evaluation of English language programs, language resources, and individual or group education plans reflective of diverse school communities.
- Ability to effectively assist teachers in implementing culturally and linguistically inclusive educational programs.
- Effective organisational skills that assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. 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.
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 Maylands Peninsula Primary School can be found by visiting mpps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Rosemary Johnson, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9462 6700 or emailing Rosemary.Johnson1@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 three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), 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 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:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 27 October 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.