Appointment Pool
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH715685
The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN: BE) are seeking to establish a pool 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.
The suitable applicants will ideally possess interpersonal skills that will enable them to work as part of a team delivering professional learning. Strengths in behaviour management and knowledge of current behaviour support principles and practice consistent with the Department of Education Managing Student Behaviour Policy and having knowledge and training in WA Positive Behaviour Support (WAPBS) and Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) is desirable for this position.
SSEN: BE employ teachers designated as Teacher Behaviour positions. Their role is to design, facilitate and deliver professional learning to WA public schools through Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) programs and the WA Positive Behaviour Support (WA PBS) framework.
The SSEN: B&E provides educational support and services to schools for students with extreme, complex and challenging behaviours across a Kindergarten to Year 12 context. A continuum of consultative support to schools for students is delivered through Engagement Centres and the Midland Learning Academy. The services of the Engagement Centres and the Academy are coordinated through SSEN: B&E which provides the administrative structure that oversees and manages these services as a state-wide model of support for schools, teachers and students. The services complement other teams working in networks, regions and schools, supporting a greater number of students across the state.
The suitable applicants will be located at our Regional Engagement Centres. The suitable applicants will also be required to attend associated training and school development days in Perth as our main school site operates out of Statewide Services Centre in Padbury. You may also be required to travel across our school, including overnight stays. Suitable applicants will also need to hold and maintain a current WA drivers licence.
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.
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 SSEN: B&E can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
Please contact Andrew Higginbottom, Program Coordinator, by telephoning (08) 9402 6139 or 0491 227 450 or emailing Andrew.higginbottom@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 four (4) 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; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
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.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 30 November 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
