Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS757479
Appointment Pool
Beaconsfield Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Ethnic for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2024.
At Beaconsfield PS we firmly believe every student in our school is vitally important and has the ability for success. There are currently 550 students across Kindergarten to Year 6, with 65 of these in the Intensive English Centre (IEC).
Over 25 different languages are represented by students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) across mainstream classes. The Beaconsfield IEC is an integral and highly valued part of our school with students currently enrolled in 4 classes. We deliver a specialised age-appropriate program using the EAL/D Progress Maps to support students using Standard Australian English.
Suitable applicants should display an understanding of the complex needs of EAL/D students and their families to promote respectful, reciprocal cross-cultural relationships. They should have strong interpersonal skills to promote the school values of inclusivity and diversity, foster positive relationships with families and their children and liaise with stakeholders when required.
Applicants will ideally have good organisational skills and initiative to assist with the delivery of the program, which may include working with small groups and individuals.
Suitable applicants will support EAL/D students through assisting teachers to deliver appropriate EAL/D curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices. They assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including identifying and representing educational and cultural needs of EAL/D students by providing advice on program content relating to the student’s first culture.
Ethnic Educational Assistants (EEAs) assist in the design, implementation and recording of individual or group education plans, in consultation with teachers, parents and where appropriate other professionals. EEAs mentor and offer pastoral care to ensure the EAL/D students’ participation and achievement in the school environment, as well as through interpreting and/or translating according to their specific needs and their parents or caregivers.
Beaconsfield (PS) is on Whadjuk Noongar boodjar in the suburb of Fremantle. It is a place of learning and social growth, developing future citizens who embrace the vitality of Fremantle. We are a proud Independent Public School with a cosmopolitan community and their families from many cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We actively embrace our core values of being a Considerate, Courageous Community.
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 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 Beaconsfield Primary School can be found by visiting beaconsfieldps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Andi Hill, Deputy Principal, Intensive English Centre, by telephoning (08) 9432 1000 or emailing Andrina.Hill@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Andi Hill on 0419 171067
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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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 induction program within 3 months of commencement
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 1 May 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
