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.
Spencer Park Education Support Centre's (SPESC's) vision of “Partnerships for Success Learning” places a strong focus on providing Students in the areas of ‘Learning’, ‘Inclusion’ and their ‘Wellbeing. We are situated alongside the Spencer Park Primary School and work closely with them at every opportunity providing inclusivity within the students social and learning programs.
In supporting students learning to self-regulated emotions and engage in social experiences SPESC employees Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations and specialised social thinking program “We Thinkers” that supports each student learning to “Be Safe, Be Friendly and to Be Your Best.”
SPESC is one of five support centres in Western Australia to offer a specialised learning program for children in Kindergarten and Pre-primary with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and Autism (ASD). Through the Early Intervention Program students work in an explicit instruction model designed to prepare children for Year 1 at their local mainstream school.
The location and community
- Albany is in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia and is 418 Kms southeast of Perth.
- Lovely cool climate with a variety of beaches, national parks, a selection of local wineries, historic buildings, and a stunning coastline for your exploration. May through to October offers the opportunity to see humpback whales.
For more information about Albany visit www.wavisitorcentre.com.au
Find out more about our school by visiting www.spencerparkesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking applicants who are familiar with or possess knowledge about working with students with a range of disabilities and can implementation a range of strategies to support and enhance individual learning and development in all areas.
Our teachers plan, program, and assess using an integrated curriculum, differentiated to meet individual student needs. Applicants will also ideally have highly effective teaching practices, an ability to self-reflect and a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. All students show progress and achievement in their learning against their individualised learning plans and programs.
A knowledge and understanding of explicit teaching strategies and evidence-based practises for supporting student with disabilities and additional educational needs such as Antecedent, Behaviour and Consequence (ABC) and applying appropriate interventions is an advantage or a willingness to undertake training. Teachers working at SPESC need an understanding of management of engagement in learning, challenging behaviours, and meeting student’s sensory needs. With an additional underpinning belief that all behaviour is communication, every student has the right to have a voice and to be heard, SPESC makes this possible with various modes of AAC such as PODD and other communication devices, AUSLAN and Key Word Sign.
Applicants should ideally be flexible, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to professional learning and a high-level of participation in collaborative team planning. As a teacher in an education support environment, you will be required to positively manage a team of education assistants to create a safe and supportive learning environment for your students. As a teacher at SPESC you will engage with and contribute to the school community and work collaboratively with families, therapists, and outside agencies to improve student outcomes.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Wheatley-Deal, Principal on 6821 3050 or emailing Rebecca.Wheatley@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
- Complete 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 four (4) 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 two (2) 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/TCH913643
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 September 2024
