Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH825283

Appointment Pool

Kenwick School is seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2024.

Kenwick School is an independent public school (IPS) that teaches students aged 4 to 19 years, with wide ranging special educational needs. These include severe to profound intellectual disabilities, sensory and physical impairments, as well as other complex medical and behavioural conditions. 

To be a suitable applicant you will ideally:

• have qualifications or experience in Education Support
• be committed to excellence in developing, implementing and monitoring innovative classroom practices
• positively lead a team of Education Assistants within the classroom
• have a responsive, proactive management approach to complex and challenging behaviours (including, as appropriate, physical restraint and escorts). 
• have effective classroom management skills to enhance student wellbeing
• be flexible, have strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• purposefully engage in professional learning
• possess high-level collaborative team planning skills.

Experience is desirable in the following areas:

• Developing individualised positive behaviour support plans
• Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), independent living, work experience and life skills programs, community access, horticultural and multisensory programs.
• Developing Individual Education Planning linked to the Western Australian Curriculum and specifically Abilities Based Learning Education Western Australia (ABLEWA).
• Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) such as Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD), Touch Chat, Proloquo2go, Lamp
• Integrating information technology in the classroom

There is a strong commitment by staff at Kenwick School to be part of a team and accepting leadership roles and responsibilities beyond their classroom.  All staff should build positive relationships with students, parents/carers and other staff.  Staff are encouraged to attend relevant, ongoing professional development sessions and to take an active part in decision making at the school. 

We are committed to maximising the educational achievement of all students, promoting acceptance and tolerance of individual differences in self and others, and encouraging open and positive communication with all stakeholders.  Students are consistently given clear guidelines for appropriate behaviour at school and behaviour support strategies are implemented in a positive, rational and professional manner in collaboration with parents.

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 Kenwick School can be found by visiting kenwickschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online 

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications

For further job related information:

Please contact Mark Watson, Principal by telephoning (08) 9459 1888 or emailing Mark.Watson@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 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 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;
• meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements; and
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.

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 Tuesday, 6 June 2023.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.