We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant – Mainstream for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Goollelal Primary School is situated 20 kilometres north of Perth in the suburb of Kingsley. As an Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 our school motto is 'sharing, caring and learning' - reinforcing our belief in the importance of education whilst maintaining the health and wellbeing of our students, staff and families.
Our dedicated teachers and support staff are committed to providing a world class education. The children in our care are offered a modern, contemporary education with access to the latest technologies and learning resources.
Find out more about our school by visiting goollelalps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be highly competent, experienced and passionate. They should work as part of a whole school team committed to high expectations of all staff and students, and high levels of capability and performance.
To be suitable for inclusion in the Education Assistant – Mainstream pool you will ideally have sound teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills in a recent and relevant educational environment that displays your capacity to assist the teacher with the delivery of planned education programs. Ideally, you should have a successful history of working in collaboration with teachers to assist with the preparation of learning experiences and the general care and wellbeing of students.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Christine Hemsley, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6207 2100 or emailing christine.hemsley@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:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
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/SS923570
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 24 October 2024
