Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH646677
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2021 with possible permanency
Castlereagh School is seeking to engage a talented and passionate education support teacher with appropriate swimming teacher qualifications, including “Teacher of Aquatics - Access & Inclusion”, and practical experience in working with children and young people with complex communication and learning needs. The successful applicant will be expected to utilise these qualifications, and their specific skills, in providing a high-quality hydrotherapy and swimming program at the school.
Castlereagh School motivates children and young adults aged four to 18 in a vibrant, nurturing, educational environment. Whilst we foster academic skills through the Western Australian Curriculum, we also place great value on everyday living, enterprise and social skills, encouraging our students to be as independent as possible. We regard every student to be an individual with their unique strengths, needs and learning preferences.
Our teachers share a significant responsibility in preparing young people to lead successful and productive lives. It would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess the following attributes:
- highly motivated, innovative and have high level interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, parents, therapists, students and the school community;
- be extremely collaborative and work to improve the outcomes of all children and young adults in a team environment;
- monitor, review and report on the achievements of students by creating individualised learning plans, maintaining relevant, rigorous and valid programing, data collection and reporting systems; and
- actively engage in self-refection to improve their practice and engage in observation and feedback practices to develop their understanding of our whole school programs and pedagogy.
This is a role that demands the talent and skills necessary to achieve the highest quality results in a high-risk environment.
The successful applicant will be assisted with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) professional learning, our co-regulation approach when supporting students, and ASDAN professional learning to assist them in developing individual learning programs for Castlereagh students. Applicants are required to implement the Western Australian Curriculum and senior school curriculum whilst implementing the ASDAN Programs (Years 7 to 12).
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Castlereagh School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information:
Please contact Jacqueline Burns, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9266 6100 or emailing Jacqueline.Burns2@education.wa.edu.au.
During the vacation period please contact Jacqueline Burns, Principal, on 0402 333 855.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2)work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or trb.wa.gov.au
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 21 October 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
