Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS759277
Appointment Pool
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus (SC) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated Home Economics Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2023. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2023.
Under the direction of the teacher, the Home Economics Assistants assist in the delivery of planned education programs and implement individual and small group programs or demonstrations.
Suitable applicants assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in classes, displays, and demonstrations, and assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. Applicants should ideally have a good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety protocols and will be required to check all equipment and report any discrepancies to the Home Economics Teacher.
Suitable applicants will assist the teacher with the care and supervision of students in out-of-class activities and school excursions, along with assisting with the general care and wellbeing of students. You will ideally possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate with students and teaching professionals on a regular basis and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Cyril Jackson SC offers a wide range of Year 11 and 12 courses. We have students ranging from 16 year-olds working towards graduation to mature age students who are here following their interests, including tertiary aspirants. Most students are aged between 16 to 25 years. The school also hosts an Intensive English Centre (IEC) for 16 to 18 year olds, as well as young adults. A number of the students attending the IEC are humanitarian refugees and after studies in the IEC often continue at Cyril Jackson SC in Year 11 and 12 courses.
Cyril Jackson SC offers an alternative to students who wish to study senior school courses in a mature learning environment with an ethos of strong support. There is also an on-line program that may suit some students. We pride ourselves on our ability to accommodate difference, flexibility, and commitment to innovation. Students who attend Cyril Jackson SC come from all over the metropolitan area. We consider ourselves to be a multi-racial, multi-age, multi-opportunity campus with an intention that “CJ Changes Lives”.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus can be found by visiting cyriljackson.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Alicia Blunt, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9413 4704 or emailing alicia.blunt@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Alicia Blunt on 0427 799 620.
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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for 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.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
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 Monday, 3 October 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.