Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH711742
Appointment Pool
Aveley Secondary College (SC) are seeking to establish a pool of skilled and dedicated Education Support Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year.
Our Aveley SC Education Support Program supports students who have moderate to severe intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder with High Educational Need, and students with complex physical disabilities and sensory impairments. We deliver differentiated, individualised learning programs linked to each student’s Individual Education Plan, the Western Australian Curriculum, Abilities Based Learning Education (ABLEWA) and ASDAN.
Our curriculum focuses on functional literacy and numeracy, communication, social skills, protective behaviours and independent living, leading to employability skills including workplace learning. As part of our inclusive philosophy, students participate in the Arts, Technology & Enterprise, Home Economics and Health and Physical Education either with their mainstream peers or as a discrete class.
Suitable applicants will ideally have a sound understanding of the developmental needs of students and be skilled in curriculum differentiation and educational programming to meet the academic and social needs of students with disabilities. Applicants will ideally also have a strong knowledge of the ABLEWA level curriculum. The ability to provide specialised education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and High Educational Need, and/or students with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex communication needs, is highly desirable.
Teachers with experience in leading a classroom team of Level 3 Special Needs Education Assistants are encouraged to apply.
Suitable applicants should be highly effective in engaging and motivating students and managing an appropriate learning environment in the Education Support context. They should possess superior interpersonal skills and work closely with students, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for our students. We are looking for teachers who can develop a supportive and positive classroom environment, possess effective interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Suitable applicants will work as part of a dedicated team to develop, review and deliver Education Support curriculum and individual student plans.
Suitable applicants will ideally have proven skills in behaviour support, evidence-based pedagogy and curriculum expertise. They will should have a commitment to inclusive education and a strategic approach in planning for improved student outcomes. Teachers at Aveley SC engage in reflective practice, informed by classroom observations, student feedback surveys and close examination of student performance data.
Aveley SC opened in 2018 with a Year 7 cohort and has a current enrolment of over 800 students. It will continue with an additional cohort each year until 2023 when it will have the full range from Years 7 to 12. The College is committed to an ethic of excellence. There is a strong progressive and future focused approach in meeting student needs.
Our aim is to prepare students with the 21st century skills of teamwork, collaboration, and creative problem solving. The College has an emphasis on engaging curriculum that has high levels of integrated technology embedded in lessons, opportunities for STEM and the Arts. The College utilises current research into teaching and learning and school improvement, which has led to the implementation of Explicit Direct Instruction as the College’s signature pedagogy and approach to curriculum planning. Although this is a mandated whole school approach, there is support and professional development for staff to build proficiency in utilising EDI for planning and lesson delivery.
Aveley SC has a positive behaviour framework that is built on the premise that we develop the whole child: academic skills, social and emotional intelligence, as well as students who are engaged with the local community and with the contemporary world with a strong sense of global citizenship
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 Aveley Secondary College can be found by visiting aveleysc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information:
Please contact Sonya Barrett, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 6296 1000 or emailing Sonya.Barrett@education.wa.edu.au
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 three (3) 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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
- Hold full, non-practising or provisional registration with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full, non-practising or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). 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 Friday, 29 October 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.