North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre (NEMLDC) is seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood Teachers 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.

NEMLDC provide specialist speech, language,1 and academic intervention for children from Kindergarten to Year 2. Staff members work and plan collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team which includes teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapist, school psychologist, education assistants and administration staff. Our individualised specialist language programs are integrated into the Western Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework.

NEMLDC has over 300 students enrolled across three campuses which are co-located with West Morley, Beechboro and North Balga Primary Schools. Teachers may be placed at any campus and may change campus locations according to the needs of the school. Staff are student focused, with high expectations, and value building of strong working relationships with our community.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants should be able to work within a dynamic and collaborative team environment, be committed to whole school approaches and possess a strong evidence-based approach to teaching and learning. As an Early Childhood Education Teacher, you will provide a learning environment that is caring, engaging, and differentiated to cater for the specific needs of our students. You should have the capacity to use innovative technologies to enhance student learning, and you will ideally have a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Suitable applicants offered a position will be provided with intensive, specialised training and induction to develop their skills and understanding of DLD and how to best support the needs of their students. Suitable applicants will be provided ongoing support through allocated coaches, performance development and collaborative learning.

To be suitable you will ideally be flexible, energetic and prepared to engage in partnerships with colleagues, speech pathologists, parents and other agencies. The ability to apply current evidence-based research to classroom practice is highly desirable. We are seeking teachers with strong classroom and positive behaviour support skills to successfully engage students and facilitate their learning. 

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 Shelley Collins, Principal on (08) 9218 1600 or Shelley.Collins@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 two (2) 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/TCH911068

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 August 2024.