We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Education Support for permanent and fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Our school is staffed by educators who strive to provide an enriched language program for students who have a recognised Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). We provide intensive language and academic intervention for children from Kindergarten to Year 2. Staff members work and plan collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team which includes teachers, speech pathologists, school psychologists and education assistants. Individualised language programs are incorporated into a modified Western Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework. Suitable applicants should be able to work within a dynamic and collaborative team environment, be committed to whole school approaches and possess a strong evidence-based approach to teaching and learning.
South East Language Development Centre (SELDC) has three campuses co-located at Belmay PS, East Maddington PS and Kingsley PS. Teachers are should be flexible and may be placed at any campus or change campus locations according to the needs of the school. The capacity to work with students with high communication needs including behaviour modification is important. Strong behaviour management skills and ability to develop & implement individual success plans for students with extreme self-regulation difficulty is desirable. Staff are student focused, with high expectations, and value building strong working relationships with our community. Motivation to be involved in research and the development of strategies. Suitable applicants will be supported to develop expertise & knowledge in DLD and its impact on student learning and social emotional wellbeing.
We are a PBS school with our values of be kind, be safe, be respectful and be your best firmly embed in daily practice. We are seeking teachers with strong classroom and positive behaviour support skills to successfully engage students and facilitate their learning.
Find out more about our school by visiting School website or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should have effective interpersonal skills and be flexible, energetic and prepared to engage in partnerships with colleagues, speech pathologists, parents and other agencies. The ability to apply current evidence-based research to classroom practice is highly desirable alongside the ability to use a range of ICT across the curriculum to meet the learning needs of students with DLD. Early childhood experience, knowledge in administering and analysing specific school based and standardised oral language assessments and making the appropriate learning adjustments to developing individual education plans are key to this role. Applicants should ideally provide a learning environment that is caring, engaging, and differentiated to cater for the specific needs of our students. You should have the capacity to use innovative technologies to enhance student learning, and you will ideally have a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
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 Veronica O'Neil, Principal, on (08) 9473 9600 or emailing Veronica.ONeil@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) page’s, 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/TCH917386
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 September 2024
