This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025

Coastal Lakes College (CLC) is an innovative and contemporary college that prioritises high quality teaching and provides teaching staff which opportunities for continued growth and development via our Graduate Teacher Program, Aspirant Leaders Program, Aspirant Level 3 classroom Teacher Program and our Instructional Coaching Program.

Located in Lakelands, a south-western suburb of Perth in the City of Mandurah, CLC opened in 2019 and 2024 will be its first year catering for students in Years 7 to 12. Our Inclusive Education Hub boasts state of the art facilities for students with moderate to severe and profound disabilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, a sensory include indoor and outdoor sensory play spaces, life skills and physiotherapy rooms, a hydrotherapy pool and therapy consult spaces.

Find out more about our school by visiting CoastalLakesCollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Are you looking to join a passionate and dynamic team of professionals committed to fostering student engagement and a caring and supportive environment enabling students to thrive and achieve success?

Coastal Lakes College (CLC) is seeking an Education Support Teacher to join their friendly team. The successful applicant should possess excellent relationship skills and a passion to provide a positive, caring and inclusive learning environment enabling students to flourish. CLC is a proud, inclusive College that strives to challenge and support every student to develop a mindset where they imagine the possibilities, believe in themselves, inspire others with their effort and achieve their personal best.

At CLC, we believe the development of such a mindset provides a strong foundation for a bright and successful future. Our dynamic team of specialist teachers and education support staff work in close partnership to deliver individualised programmes and evidence-based practice, that develops each child’s educational, physical and social skills. The successful applicant may be required to modify curriculum and make adjustments to meet the student’s individual needs. The successful applicant should be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and creating a supportive environment where student success is celebrated. This position requires a flexible and reflective teacher, ideally with specialist knowledge and skills related to students with moderate to severe disability, including Intellectual Disability (ID), multiple physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Trauma.

Experience in supporting students with complex communication needs is highly desirable. The successful applicant should be able to manage class teams and liaise with parents and therapists to meet the educational and care needs of their students. A Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant should share our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and to the learning needs of all students. It is desirable for the successful applicant to have a working understanding of and a commitment to, Trauma Informed Practice.

The successful applicant should be able to develop, implement and review meaningful and appropriate Individual Education Plans that not only outline functional curriculum objectives, but that support the whole child through targeted social-emotional skills, life skills and Protective Behaviours curriculum. As a developing College, collaboration, teamwork and adaptability will be highly regarded as well as a commitment to personal and professional growth. The successful applicant should be skilled in building and sustaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues and parents in order support every child to achieve their potential. This is an exciting time to join CLC as we continue to shape and refine our Senior School pathways to support the very best outcomes for our students at school and in their post-school transition.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paul Cooke, Associate Principal, 9583 2800 or emailing Paul.cooke@education.wa.edu.au 

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH917537

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 September 2024.