Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH895540
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE HAS OCCURED TO THE CLOSING DATE IT WILL NOW BE TUESDAY, 4 JUNE 2024.
Appointment Pool
School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) - Kununurra is seeking to establish a pool of Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $13,730 approved to 31 December 2024 (see below)
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 15 days of other leave, including personal leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Teachers – School of Alternative Learning Settings located in Kununurra in 2024 will receive up to an additional $13,730 per annum. Note that additional payments are gross, per annum amounts, and will be adjusted for tenure and work fraction.
About SALS
Since 2019, the Alternative Learning Settings (ALS) program has targeted a specific cohort of students who have demonstrated signs of physical aggression and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists, or consultation with psychiatrists.
About the role
We are looking for dedicated teachers who are looking for a challenge and can work in a team environment, using their sound communication skills in engaging and making a difference to students’ wellbeing and engagement. Your skills in developing and implementing a social and emotional curriculum that meets the needs of the student will be highly valued and practical knowledge of the circle of courage from Reclaiming Youth at Risk would be advantageous. Teachers also support individual learning plans utilising an integrated curriculum approach.
The ALS program will provide Teachers with the excellent opportunity to be part of a multi-skilled team focused on a student-centric model built around an ecological framework of support.
Suitable applicants will work as part of a team located in the Kununurra area. The ALS site is staffed by a Program Coordinator and a team of teachers with support from a student support officer, youth transition officer and a school psychologist. Suitable applicants will ideally have experience and credibility in student engagement and transitions, case management, social and emotional learning program development, a background in student support and current professional learning, or the capacity to undertake targeted professional learning in areas such as de-escalation, team teach, Circle of Courage, therapeutic crisis intervention in schools and trauma-informed practice.
All functions of Statewide Services support successful outcomes for all students. This is achieved through a focus on better integration of services with schools, students, families, and external service providers; supporting schools and networks of schools to deliver high quality teaching and learning in every classroom; and creating expanded opportunities for students to develop the academic, personal, and social competencies they will need for participation in the workforce and society of the future.
Suitable applicants will be required to hold and maintain a valid WA driver’s licence. Teachers in our setting may transport students and/or travel to schools within the Kimberley Educational Region. There may also be travel across our school, including Perth to attend professional learning, that may involve overnight stays and air travel.
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 School of Alternative Learning Settings can be found by visiting sals.wa.edu.au, Schools Online or by viewing the video below.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Anthony Maher, Associate Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kununurra, by telephoning 0439 490 863 or emailing anthony.maher@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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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.
- 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, 4 June 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
