This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Aveley Secondary College (SC) opened in 2018 and is a large secondary school catering for Year 7 to 12 in Perth’s Swan Valley. The College is recognized as a school of choice with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and commitment to excellence. Teaching and learning is a focus with Explicit Direct Instruction, the signature pedagogy, supported by a rigorous behaviour curriculum and systems to support conditions for learning in the classroom. The staff are supported through extensive professional development and coaching in these key areas.
Aveley SC's collaborative approach to pedagogy has been recognised as best practice through the Grattan Institute and teaching staff have been filmed by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) as examples of best practice. A central feature of the college is strong teams with an extensive repertoire of curriculum resources to support our staff. As alumni of the Fogarty EDvance program, the school has visitors from across the state and country visiting our classrooms to see our teachers in action.
Find out more about our school by visiting aveleysc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant - Auslan, you provide the highest level of access to the curriculum for Deaf students with sign language interpreting and teacher directed tutoring, according to the needs of the students. Suitable applicants would assist the teacher in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. They also support individual student or small group programs, with access to culturally specific resources and assist with organising and participating in a range of social development activities fostering connections with other students in the education support hub. Suitable applicants may be involved in team situations, work under limited supervision, and may be required to engage in consultation and provide feedback.
Suitable applicants will ideally have well developed written and verbal communication skills, be able to work well as part of a team and have a good understanding of the issues affecting deaf or hard of hearing students. You should have the ability to show initiative in completing tasks combined with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff, and families.
The ideal applicant for this position should ideally possess knowledge and skills in the areas below:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community and its culture.
- Skills and experience elevating Auslan as a language, and Deaf community and culture, including the promotion and organisation of activities like National Week of Deaf People and Auslan Day.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and at times, work unsupervised.
- Good written communication skills and well developed Auslan language skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with students, teachers, parents, Auslan (Interpreters), community members and other stakeholders regarding educational and social impact of hearing loss.
- Skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students in an education setting.
- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective Auslan education programs for students and feedback on areas of need to teachers
- Ability to assist teachers in implementing educational programs.
- Ability to assist with general health and well-being 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 Beverley Day, Associate Principal on (08) 6296 1000 or Beverley.Day@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Jennifer Hood on 0412 851 144.
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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, liaise with parents, teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to contribute to a professional team and deliver an effective education program.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to deaf or hard of hearing 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/SS945072
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 Tuesday, 28 January 2025
