Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH887540
Appointment Pool
Peel Language Development School (PLDS) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated and enthusiastic Education Support Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 and 2025 school years. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year up until the end of Term 4, 2025.
PLDS is an Independent Public School which opened on 4 February 2002. It is the first purpose built facility for early language intervention in Western Australia. The concept of a 'school within a school’ is unique within the educational landscape of Western Australia. Fostering close co-operation and collaboration between the school and its communities provides opportunities for inclusive planning and the delivery of this unique concept.
In 2012, PLDS further enhanced its scope with the incorporation of the Statewide Speech and Language Service (SWSLS). This Outreach service provides support to schools and teachers by strengthening the language expertise available to primary school students. PLDS caters for a population of approximately 280 students who have a Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
This refers to children who have moderate to severe difficulties in learning language. Our educators are committed to providing specialised language and academic intervention on a whole class, individual and small group basis.
PLDS accepts students from our specific catchment area within the Peel Region and is located across four sites where we share facilities with co-located primary schools enabling PLDS students and their families to integrate with our host school communities. Suitable applicants from this pool may be required to work at any one of the Peel campuses currently located at Mandurah Primary School, Bungaree Primary School, Pinjarra Primary School and Rockingham Lakes Primary School.
PLDS employs highly motivated and dedicated professionals who are committed to working in a cooperative team environment. Teachers, Education Assistants and Speech Pathologists work within a highly collaborative model to develop and deliver specialised programs for students. A genuine commitment to the Peel school community and our Business Plan is required.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
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 Peel Language Development School can be found by visiting www.plds.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 Fiona Forbes, Principal by telephoning (08) 9523 7830 or emailing Fiona.Forbes@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Fiona Forbes on 0409 409 901
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;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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, 17 April 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
