Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH711122
This is a thirty six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term (1), (2022) with possible extension and/or permanency
Looma Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking a Primary – Specialist Teacher to join their high quality regional school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $ 18 120.00 a year
- locality allowance of $ 4 544.00 a year
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- more than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- free housing
- free relocation
About the role
Looma Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking a highly motivated and innovative teacher to work with our Special Needs students. Applicants with special needs qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded. Applicants should be familiar with Special Education Needs (SEN) reporting and Reporting to Parents.
It would be highly desirable for you to have experience in dealing with students who have been diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The successful applicant will ideally possess strong working relationships with both staff and students, display outstanding pedagogical and assessment practice and have highly developed collaborative skills. An understanding of or willingness to learn about Aboriginal education is essential.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of creating high quality learning experiences in their classroom. They should show care and consideration for students, display effective behaviour management practices and show a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. Knowledge of the West Australian Curriculum and the ability to differentiate for the individual needs of students, resulting in the provision of engaging learning experiences is crucial. The ability to work collaboratively as a team and be flexible are highly desirable.
Our school
Looma RCS has been at the forefront of Aboriginal Education for many years. As a winner of the Excellence in Aboriginal Education Award, the school continues to innovate its practice so as to improve the learning outcomes of Aboriginal students.
Looma RCS is a part of the Kimberley Schools Project which is based on scientific research of effective instruction. As part of the project, the admin team provide an environment that balances academic rigour with strong cultural connections. With over 90% of our student population and 50% of staff being of indigenous heritage, an understanding of the educational and social challenges of a remote setting would be an advantage.
The location and community
Looma Remote Community School is located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia approximately 130 km south east of Derby, some 30 km (dirt road) south of the main Derby to Fitzroy Crossing Highway. The school services the Looma Aboriginal Community (390-410 people) and the town of Camballin (30-40 people) approximately fifteen minutes from the school. Looma Community is built at the base of the picturesque Grant Range and the school enjoys magnificent vistas of the surrounding hills and rock formations that give Looma its name.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on 9264 5154.
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 Looma Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Danny Pollard, Principal for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Looma, by telephoning (08) 9191 4765 or emailing Daniel.Pollard@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 to five (3-4) 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 to four (2-4) 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.
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.
- hold full, non-practising or provisional registration with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full, non-practising 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 Tuesday, 2 November 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.