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 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Canning Vale Education Support Centre (ESC) is a growing, Independent Public Kindergarten to Year 6 (K – 6) school with a current enrolment of 51 children. We host one of the Autism Early Intervention programs for Kindy and Pre-primary students with Autism. The Centre is situated on a shared campus with Canning Vale Primary School located South East of Perth in the metropolitan area.
We are a team of innovative and hard working professionals who work collaboratively with internal and external partners to create a supportive and caring environment in which our students thrive. The ethos of our school is demonstrated in our commitment to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical and social skills.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.canningvaleesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should be motivated, compassionate, flexible and highly organised. In this position it is important you are familiar with, or willing to learn, strategies and use of evidence based programs such as Applied Behaviour Analysis, Direct Instruction, TEACCH, task analysis and the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to work effectively with our diverse range of students. Highly developed classroom management skills are crucial to create the safe and caring environments required for optimal learning to take place, as is the use of collaborative planning to support targeted and sustainable behaviour interventions. Proficiency in the use of assessment to identify ability, interests, progress and areas for development is important as is the ability to develop plans / programs aligned with identified individualised student outcomes. Suitable applicants will ideally possess outstanding communication skills and demonstrate strong leadership within the classroom and wider community.
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 further job related information:
Please contact Jodie Norwell, Principal, by telephoning 0408 935 154 or emailing Jodie.Norwell@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 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 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/TCH924184
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 October 2024