Due to increasing student numbers and teachers taking planned leave in 2025, Castlereagh School is seeking up to 4 Teachers - Education Support for positions in early learning, primary and secondary.
Castlereagh School is seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Education Support for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2025 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2026.
Castlereagh School motivates children and young adults aged four to 18 in a vibrant, nurturing, educational environment. Whilst we foster academic skills through the Western Australian Curriculum, we place great value on connections, belonging, predictability and engagement. We regard every student to be an individual with their unique strengths, needs and learning preferences.
All students have communication access and learning needs and are provided with a well-balanced educational experience with a literacy and communication focus.
Communication underpins everything we do, and we take great pride in seeing every student blossom.
Find out more about our school by visiting https://castlereaghschool.wa.edu.au or organising a visit to the school for a tour.
The Role
Our teachers provide students with rigorous, meaningful, and engaging experiences which encourage every student to learn and to grow. We build high expectations for learning in teachers, parents, and students. Castlereagh School Teachers are encouraged to commit to high level collaboration as part of the whole school and phase of schooling collaborative planning teams.
Teachers share a significant responsibility in preparing young people to lead successful and productive lives. Suitable applicants should be highly motivated, innovative and have high level interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, parents, students and the school community; be extremely collaborative and work to improve the outcomes of all children and young adults in a team environment; monitor, review and report on the achievements of students by creating individualised learning plans, maintaining relevant, rigorous and valid programming, data collection and reporting systems; and actively engage in self-refection to improve their practice and engage in observation and feedback practices to develop their understanding of our whole school programs and pedagogy.
Graduate, early career and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. Teachers without an education support background will be supported to build their capability and understanding of working with students with special educational needs.
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 Jacqueline Burns, Principal, on (08)9266 6100 or emailing Jacqueline.Burns2@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
- Compete 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: SS/TCH913923
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, 11 November 2024
