Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH810967
Appointment Pool
Merriwa Education Support Centre (ESC) are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers - Education Support for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year.
Merriwa ESC caters for primary aged children with a diverse range of disabilities, intellectual and physical, and aims to provide purposeful and relevant programs that address individual student need. An outcomes focussed curriculum is delivered in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment to ensure the development of functional life skills while fostering independence and confidence which support the individual towards meaningful participation in their community.
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 disability should apply.
Suitable applicants should possess the ability to develop, implement and assess engaging relevant integrated curriculum experiences that cater for individual student learning needs. A sound understanding, extensive knowledge and experience in utilising explicit teaching strategies to support student achievement is an important component of this role. You should also be able to use a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student achievement in relation to learning outcomes.
Merriwa ESC has a strong team of educators who work collaboratively to ensure students become independent learners. An ethos that is supportive of students and their families living with a disability, or learning disorder, is vital. Candidates should have a sound knowledge of how kids learn literacy and numeracy and an understanding of effective, evidence based instructional strategies to realise positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Knowledge and experience with Australian Curriculum, ABLEWA, Kindy Guidelines, Early Years Framework and Purposeful play-based learning are highly regarded in order to facilitate our whole school curriculum practices in numeracy and literacy. Experience with the use of Special Education Need online reporting (SEN) and IEP documentation, Team Teach, Applied Behaviour Analysis, TEACHH and strong behaviour management skills are important for successful teaching practices at Merriwa ESC. You will ideally work collaboratively with colleagues to participate in team planning and curriculum policy development.
Teachers should establish and maintain effective relationships with Education Support and Mainstream colleagues and actively lead and support a team of Education Assistants to ensure high quality, effective learning experiences for all students on the Merriwa campus. Also important is the ability to collaborate with external agency representatives to support positive outcomes for students.
Experience in teaching students with Autism, dealing with challenging behaviours and understanding how communication impacts on students with a disability are highly regarded skills for this position. To be suitable you will ideally be knowledgeable about a range of disabilities including Autism. You should be committed to excellence in teaching, have good classroom management skills with the ability to manage students with challenging behaviours.
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 Merriwa Education Support Centre can be found by visiting Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Natalie Campbell, Associate Principal by telephoning (08) 6206 2330 or emailing Natalie.Campbell3@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 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 five (5) 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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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.
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- 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, 27 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
