Please be advised, as of 12:40pm on Friday, 23 August 2024 the closing date of this advert has changed.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Located in the Perth hills, Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre is a school for students with mild to severe intellectual disabilities. While this criterion is the primary basis for enrolment, students typically present with a broader range of disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders, psychological disorders and physical disabilities. The diversity of disability, combined with the specific learning needs of individuals, creates a dynamic and complex learning environment that requires a collaborative approach towards meeting all student needs.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kses.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should be committed to excellence in teaching and ideally be highly skilled in classroom and behaviour management practices for students with disabiities. As a teacher in an education support environment you will be responsible for positively managing a team of Education Assistants, within the classroom.
Whilst not essential it is highly desirable for applicants to have experience in an education support setting and knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN). Suitable applicants should possess a strong knowledge of effective, evidence-based pedagogical practices relevant to the education support context.
Suitable applicants will ideally be able to use a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student achievement in relation to learning outcomes and possess the ability to plan purposeful, relevant and authentic learning experiences that cater for diverse student abilities. They should also utilise high quality teaching practices in the areas of school priority to support positive behavioural, social-emotional, literacy and numeracy outcomes for students with disabilities.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gail Nelson, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9293 6490 or emailing Gail.Nelson@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH906311
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 October 2024