Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS906433
Are you a reflective and relational educator committed to inclusive education?
We are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2025 school year.
As an Education Assistant - Mainstream you should have a passion for working with students and have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. Suitable applicants will ideally be committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students. This role may have you work as part of a dedicated team and provides you with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. You may be working across a range of classrooms therefore the ability to be flexible will be an advantage, especially as the school grows in size. Ideally, the personal qualities that you bring to this role include a commitment to team before self; solutions focussed problem solving; fostering a growth mindset; engaging in regular reflective practice and; acting on feedback.
About the School
Brabham East Primary School (planning name) is situated on Noongar Whadjuk Boodjhar and opens for Kindy to Year 6 students in 2025. The school is projected to open with 250 students and will cater for 540 students. Our school community includes families of different backgrounds and cultures, many from overseas where English is not the first language or dialect spoken at home.
About the role
With a vision to create a culturally responsive community of lifelong learners and a strong feedback culture, we invite you to apply to become part of an inclusive school community. As a member of the Brabham East Primary School (planning name) foundation team, you will join a positive, professional culture, underpinned by high expectations for all. We seek staff who bring a strength-based approach and who prioritise building productive relationships with students, families, and the broader community. A collaborative team approach will ensure inclusion, student voice and targeted intervention. We have a whole school approach to supporting consistency for our students at risk through a tiered approach to intervention. Training and background in the delivery of an intervention program/ model (including, but not limited to Language Lift, InitialLit, MiniLit, or MacLit) will be highly regarded. Knowledge of Zones of Regulation, as well as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma informed practices and/or a Restorative Approach will also be an advantage.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos, and whole school approaches. Effective collaboration and cooperation are the basis on which we work together, demonstrations of these qualities are imperative for applicants. Team players, with a growth mindset are encouraged to apply. Being open to Professional Learning opportunities, as well as a rigorous Performance and Development culture, will provide access to current best practice knowledge and ongoing professional growth.
The foundation staff of Brabham East Primary School (planning name) will focus on the development of the whole child. Our aim, in partnership with families, is to create unique, lifelong learners who are resilient and confident to tackle challenges of an academic and personal nature. All school staff will support each individual child to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Our common goal is to have the students at the centre of everything we do and every decision we make. We will provide a unified approach to student well-being, where all staff will take shared responsibility to ensure that our students are well cared for and valued.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals.
- Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. 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 Brabham East Primary School (Planning Name) can be found by visiting brabhameastps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Victoria Rowland, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 6296 8580 or emailing Victoria.Rowland@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Victoria Rowland on 0404 231 717.
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 two (2) page statement addressing Work Related Requirements (selection criteria) two (2), three (3) and four (4), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
- A CV of up to two (2) 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 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.
- 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.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 14 August 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
