South Ballajura Education Support Centre (ESC) are seeking to establish a pool of dedicated and committed Education Support Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year.
At South Ballajura ESC, our students are at the heart of everything we do. We know that primary education sets the foundation of lifelong learning. Together, we all strive to:
- make a difference in the lives of all students;
- commit to delivering quality teaching to drive student achievement;
- transform the working and learning conditions of our teachers so that growth, commitment, engagement, and the constant spawning of leadership is being fostered
Our students come from diverse cultural backgrounds; with the majority of students having a language background other than English. We also share our site with the South Ballajura Primary School and are committed to continuing to strengthen our partnership as “one campus” now and into the future.
Find out more about our school by visiting southballajuraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Ideal applicants should have sound knowledge of how students learn and an understanding of effective, evidence based instructional strategies to ensure high impact teaching. Applicants should also display competency in making curriculum differentiation and modifications to support students learning and promote augmentative, alternative communication for students with complex communication needs.
Applicants should be familiar with the Western Australian Curriculum, ABLEWA, Early Years Framework, Special Education Needs (SEN) Reporting and Reporting to Parents, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). You must also be able to use a range of assessment and reporting strategies to monitor and display student achievement in relation to learning outcomes. It is essential that teachers have a positive behaviour approach to managing challenging student behaviours.
Teachers will need to establish and maintain effective relationships with Education Support and local primary school colleagues and actively lead and support a team of Education Assistants to ensure high quality, effective learning experiences for all students. Also important is the ability to collaborate with external agency representatives to support positive outcomes for students.
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 Yolande Williams, Principal by telephoning (08) 9207 0150 or emailing Yolande.Williams@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 (2) 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 three (3) 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/TCH924489
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 4 November 2024
