Are you a passionate educator committed to making a positive difference to the engagement, wellbeing, and achievement outcomes of disengaged secondary students?
The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) is seeking to establish a pool of Teachers - Engagement for their Midland Learning Academy (MLA) for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise from Term 2, 2025 and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within this period.
SSEN:BE - Midland Learning Academy
The Midland Learning Academy (MLA) is a small, specialist secondary school (Year 7-12) delivering a high-quality public education for students who are experiencing significant challenges to their engagement in a traditional (mainstream) school setting. At MLA we offer personalised learning experiences and holistic wrap-around supports to successfully re-engage young people with their chosen education, training, or employment pathways. Students are referred to MLA directly from schools, the education regions or through other Statewide Services pathways and specialist schools.
MLA staff work in partnership with the young person and their caregivers to develop personalised pathway plans which incorporate targeted learning and wellbeing needs which are reviewed collaboratively each term. MLA is a child-safe organisation where all members of the school community actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to enacting their legal obligations according to national child safety standards.
All MLA staff commit to upholding and enacting the WA Department of Education values of equity, integrity, voice, teamwork, care, learning and the standard of cultural safety. In addition, MLA employees commit to creating a learning environment which is responsive to the positive growth and development needs of all young people. This includes opportunities to strengthen their sense of safety, belonging, mastery, independence, adventure, and generosity.
Find out more about our school by visiting ssenbe.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
At MLA, we are seeking teachers who;
- Are culturally responsive, restorative, and trauma wise in both their thinking and practice.
- Engage in critical reflection to improve their knowledge and skills. Teachers demonstrate a willingness to work with an instructional coach and engage in fortnightly supervision discussions. They convey a “growth mindset” and use multiple sources of feedback on their classroom practice to inform their professional learning goals.
- Have a deep understanding of the impact of significant adversity and trauma on student engagement, learning and wellbeing outcomes.
- Demonstrate unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in their relationships with young people and all members of the school community.
- Work effectively as part of a team supporting the young person. There is an expectation that all teachers work in collaboration with other teachers and with wellbeing and learning support staff, to provide quality outcomes for students.
- Demonstrate highly impactful teaching strategies across mixed ages, abilities, and subject areas to maximise engagement, wellbeing and ultimately achieve personalised student outcomes. This includes the provision of targeted support for students with specific learning needs, including those who require academic extension.
- Are aware of the diverse pathways available to senior secondary students and demonstrate flexibility in the delivery of those courses.
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 Sheona Motroni, Associate Principal on 0436 685 170 or Sheona.Motroni@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
- Compete 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 four (4) 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: SS/TCH958247
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 March, 2025.
