This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Leda Education Support Centre (ESC) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive learning environment where all students can achieve their potential. Leda ESC was opened in 1992. Our school population lives in the southwestern corridor filtering into Baldivis and Settlers Hills and outlying areas. We fully believe in our school’s moral purpose of “Every Child, Every Opportunity” and embed this across all areas of our school.
Find out more about our school by visiting ledaeducationsupportcentre.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
At Leda ESC our dynamic team of specialist teachers and education support staff work in close partnership to deliver individualised programmes and evidence-based practice that develops each child’s educational, physical, and social skills. The suitable applicant will be required to modify curriculum and adjust meet the student’s individual needs.
We are looking for an Early Childhood educator to join our dynamic team. This position ideally needs a flexible and reflective teacher, preferably with specialist knowledge and skills related to students with moderate to severe disability, including Intellectual Disability (ID), multiple physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Trauma. Experience in supporting students with co-morbid diagnoses and complex communication needs is highly desirable. Applicants with special needs qualifications or a willingness to undertake further postgraduate study in special needs education will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and creating a supportive environment where student success is celebrated.
The successful applicant should be able to develop, implement and review meaningful and appropriate Individual Education Plans that not only outline functional curriculum objectives, but that support the whole child through targeted social-emotional skills, life skills and Protective Behaviours curriculum. We are also a Positive Behaviour Support school, with a focus on explicitly teaching behaviours in a positive process. The successful applicant will ideally assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will also ideally provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress.
The ideal applicant should have a good understanding of the Early Years Framework, National Quality Standards, and ABLEWA. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teachers to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students is also highly desirable. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a range of social and interpersonal skills that will enable our students to interact successfully with their community.
Our underlying philosophy supports the development of positive partnerships with parents and external agencies to ensure optimum outcomes for all students. This is emphasised through the collaborative process undertaken in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP's), case conferences and a range of other planning processes.
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 Kelly Barker, Principal on 94142080 or email Kelly.Barker@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 five (5) 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/TCH933758
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 Monday, 25 November 2024
