Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH866318
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Challis Community Primary School (CPS) is an Independent Public School (IPS) seeking to appoint a highly competent and enthusiastic Education Support Teacher.
The successful applicant will be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic improvement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated
As our Education Support Teacher, you will ideally possess a commitment to excellence in teaching, ensuring the learning needs of all students are met. All students should have a meaningful and appropriate Individual Education Plan that not only outlines functional curriculum objectives but supports the whole child through targeted social-emotional skills, life skills and Protective Behaviours curriculum. Knowledge of Special Education Needs Reporting to Parents (SENEN RTP), Activities Based Learning Education (ABLEWA) and the Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) is desirable.
Teachers who are successful at Challis CPS value collaboration and are great communicators, seek and respond to feedback, show “grit” and resilience when challenged and have the courage to try, fail and try again. The ideal applicant would believe in and advocate for students, be committed to life-long learning, and do whatever it takes to support students and their learning.
Our school balances high expectations for staff and students with significant in-class support including Impact Coaches, Lead Teachers and Behaviour Coaches along with access to an extensive Student Services team. Specialist programmes include Music, Physical Education, Science and Health.
Our Leadership programme creates opportunities and pathways for staff interested in progressing their careers, while our Professional Learning programme invests heavily in staff capacity building. Graduate teachers are well supported through our Rising Stars Network which encourages, guides and leads staff through the first years of teaching.
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 Challis Community Primary School can be found by visiting www.challiscommunityprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information:
Please contact Heather Lewis, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9391 4100 or emailing heather.lewis2@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 two (2) 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 (2) 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;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit 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 induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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 Thursday, 7 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
