This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Mullewa District High School (DHS) is seeking an enthusiastic Education Assistant – Mainstream to join our friendly and supportive team.
Mullewa is located only 99 kilometres east-northeast of Geraldton. Mullewa is a diverse and resilient community, rich in both natural and cultural heritage. Mullewa has a swimming pool, Recreation Centre with a small gym, doctors’ surgery, hospital, two service stations - one with a mechanic, a food shop and three art galleries. Living within an hour’s drive to the city of Geraldton you can enjoy shopping, beaches and other social activities. Mullewa is the gateway to the Murchison and some amazing wildflowers in the right season.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will help support our teachers to improve educational outcomes for our students, working with small groups of students to improve reading, spelling and mathematic skills. You will be required to support teachers with social emotional programs such as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Zones of Regulation.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved with the MultiLit program, receiving professional learning and additional in school support, while striving to improve educational and life skills of our students (majority are Aboriginal). The successful applicant will be working within a supportive school staff.
The ability to work with all staff members collaboratively is highly desirable. We are seeking applicants that have a love of learning and improve students’ lives and communicate well with students and their families. Ideally, applicants will be organised, reliable and caring.
The school has a strong focus on PBS catering for students’ wellbeing. We also have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy with an innovative intervention strategy for students in Kindergarten to Year 9. The school is creating purposeful programs to provide clear career pathways for our secondary 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 Nicki Patterson, Principal, on (08) 9961 2600 or emailing Nicki.Patterson@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Nicki Patterson, Principal on 0439 908 023
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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of 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: SS/SS944844
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 Friday, 17 January 2025
