This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Sevenoaks is a unique senior college which offers specialised pathways to Year 11 and 12 students. We were established in 2000 and continue to build on our foundation ethos to provide pathways for students as they explore their future in our young adult learning environment. We are one of two such colleges in the metropolitan area.
Our Young Adult Ethos gives students responsibility for their learning and individual pathway planning whilst it prepares them to participate positively in their communities. To achieve this, all students are supported by an advocate who supports them to plan for their future as they progress through year 11 and 12. They are supported by a whole College ethos that is culturally responsive, respectful, and which values diversity.
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The Role
The Teacher - Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) will work collaboratively with College staff to provide a positive and inclusive learning environment that provides additional support for individual students with learning difficulties.
As the leader of learning support across the College, you will work in partnership with teachers and education assistants to ensure teaching and learning adjustments for students with learning difficulties are implemented across the curriculum to meet individual student needs.
As part of the LSC role you will work with other College leaders to facilitate, develop, and deliver appropriate professional learning that will build the knowledge and skills of teacher’s to effectively teach students with learning difficulties. In collaboration with the teacher coach, you will lead the collective effort to ensure differentiation is embedded in an authentic and effective way across the curriculum to maximize educational outcomes for students with learning difficulties, both diagnosed and imputed.
A large portion of this role should require exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records and the ability to analyse data to inform planning and practice that improves outcomes for students. The ideal candidate for this position should possess knowledge and skills in some or all of the areas below:
- Contemporary, evidence-based practices to support students with learning difficulties.
- Lead the school-wide IEP process, development, and review of IEPs.
- Leadership and support of teachers (and EAs) working with identified students that require a significant level of differentiated educational delivery.
- Supporting the improvement of literacy and numeracy outcomes (OLNA) of students with learning support needs through suitable intervention and differentiation strategies within the classroom.
- Applying for and reviewing the school’s Disability Resourcing applications
There may be up to 0.4 FTE teaching allocation..
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 Mary Anne Morgan, Vice Principal on (08) 6235 7200 or Mary.Anne.Morgan@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 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/TCH915446
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 September, 2024
