This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Our students enjoy a positive and supportive learning environment responsive to their abilities and learning styles. We believe in an educational experience that promotes Tolerance, Honesty, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility where every child is encouraged to display effort and integrity.
We have a proud history of academic and sporting excellence with a school alumnus of Olympians, football stars and State champions, entrepreneurs and authors, parliamentarians, and community leaders, who have all shaped the future of this state.
Find out more about our school by visiting govo.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The preferred applicant of this non-teaching role will provide pastoral care and wellbeing support for students across two years groups between Years 7 and 10. As a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student. You will implement and promote the positive reward system for given year levels, and you triage support requests for support services. Working with and reporting to one of our Program Coordinators for Student Services, you will provide case management for identified students, and provide teachers with classroom management strategies, supporting the development of Individual Education/Behaviour Support Plans.
We seek motivated applicants with a passion for fostering a positive culture. We place high value on your strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, anticipating your active contribution to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities throughout the entire school community. Building positive relationships with students and fostering a passion for creating positive futures aligns seamlessly with our shared values and culture.
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 Tom Jones, Deputy Principal on 6274 0300 or emailing thomas.jones3@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 (2) 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 four (4) 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/TCH921266
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 Thursday, 24 October 2024
