This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Byford Secondary College (SC) is an Independent Public School approximately 30 kilometres from the Perth CBD. The College opened in 2015 and currently has a cohort of over 1500 Year 7 to 12 students with annual growth in student enrolments. Our College provides for the secondary education needs of students from Byford and the surrounding communities.
Byford SC has become a focal point for secondary education provision for students with disabilities with our inclusion facilities. Our motto, Aspire to Excellence, clearly articulates our vision of being the secondary school of choice for the local community, which provides a comprehensive suite of subjects from Year 7 through 12.
Find out more about our school by visiting byfordsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Byford SC is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive Inclusion and Education Support Teacher to join our team.
We are seeking staff who have a passion for secondary education and the desire to impart their skills and knowledge across our college.
The Education Support Program (ESP) enrols students who have moderate to severe intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with higher educational needs, students with complex physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and high medical needs.
The Byford ESP has a range of state of the art, purpose-built facilities including access to a hydrotherapy pool. Teachers provide differentiated, individualised learning programs that are linked to students’ Individual Educational Plans and access the Western Australian Curriculum and Abilities Based Learning Education (ABLEWA) tools and resources.
The curriculum delivery focuses on developing functional literacy and numeracy, communication, social and emotional skills among our students. There is a strong sense of developing individuals, so they can achieve success upon the completion of their schooling.
The successful applicant should be committed to excellence in teaching and possess strong classroom and behaviour management skills. Teachers in an education support environment will work collaboratively and proactively in the Education Support Team and positively manage a team of education assistants within their classroom.
Applicants with a sound understanding or experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices including Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD), Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related Handicapped Children (TEACCH) and knowledge of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and protective behaviours, are encouraged to apply. Experience and awareness of Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) modules, Workplace Learning, Enterprise Learning, Person Centred Planning, Vocation Education Training (VET) and Certificate Courses would be highly desirable.
The successful applicant should support the implementation of the college business plan, to work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole college approaches and initiatives, and have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching.
The learning environment that you create should be caring, differentiated, challenging and to cater for the needs which will see all students learning and progressing. As Teacher of Inclusion and Education Support, your ability and willingness to collaborate with other teaching staff who support Special Educational Needs students accessing The Australian Curriculum will be encouraged..
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 Leisa Hanson, Associate Principal, on (08) 9526 7700 or emailing leisa.hanson@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 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/TCH933198
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, 21 November 2024
