We are seeking to establish a pool of energetic, motivated, and aspirational Vision Education Program Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) provides educational support for children with hearing loss, vision impairment or dual sensory loss from birth to completion of school. SSEN: S is based at the Statewide Services Centre in Padbury and supports children in both public and non-government schools throughout Western Australia.

SSEN:S operates the Deaf Education and Vision Education programs to support eligible children, their schools and families. Within these programs, SSEN: S supports young children from birth to completion of school with the SSEN: S Early Childhood Service (0-4 years) or in their local schools with the Visiting Teacher Service. SSEN:S employs teachers with specialist skills and other specialist staff such as educational audiologists, school psychologists, braille transcribers, Deaf education officers and educational interpreters.

Visiting Teachers deliver targeted learning programs based on the Expanded Core Curriculum including areas such as compensatory or access skills, self-determination, and assistive technology. Additionally, Visiting Teachers provide consulting support to schools and agencies in the provision of appropriate teaching and learning adjustments.

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

For more information about the School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory, and our diverse role in supporting students with vision impairment, hearing loss or dual sensory loss, please press the play button below.

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally display a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and best classroom practices to cater for the needs of individual students with a sensory disability. Additionally, a sound knowledge of developing and implementing personalised learning plans, assessment tools and reporting to parents and schools in a timely manner is highly desirable. As our service encompasses children from birth to Year 13, we are seeking teachers with experience in working with young children and/or school age children and their families.

We are seeking applicants who are willing to undertake regular professional development and who are interested in expanding their professional knowledge. It is highly desirable that applicants for all Vision Education Program Visiting Teacher positions hold a Graduate Certificate in Education or Master of Education with specialisation in vision impairment or are working towards this qualification. Successful applicants without a Graduate Certificate or Master of Education with specialisation in vision impairment, will be required to undertake relevant tertiary studies. Additionally, successful applicants who do not hold a Braille qualification will be required to complete a Braille program either by distance education or an in-house program upon appointment to a position within SSEN: S. Appointments will be made to the SSEN: S located at Statewide Specialist Services in Padbury. In addition, Vision Education Program Visiting Teachers may also work from hubs in north and south metropolitan regions, and regional areas.

The role may involve extensive state-wide travel with overnight stays including long distance driving, some of which may be in remote locations. Suitable applicants will be required to hold a current and valid ‘C' class driver’s licence. Travel may involve the use of the employee’s own motor vehicle which must be registered, insured and in safe working order.

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 Rebecca Hunt, Associate Principal on (08) 9402 6409 or rebecca.a.hunt@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 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: SS/TCH909911

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday 20 August 2024