Teacher - Education Support

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH885627

Appointment Pool

Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre (CHS ESC) is 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 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2025.

Warnbro CHS ESC is an Independent Public School for students with special educational needs co-located with Warnbro Community High School. The Warnbro CHS ESC community is committed to providing the highest quality education for students with special educational needs and believe that all students can learn, achieve and be successful. 

Our unique and highly innovative programs and curriculum are designed to support students to develop, grow and build successful pathways into their community. The school’s focus is on every student flourishing with the resilience, skills, connections, and opportunities to lead successful future lives.

As an innovative community of learners and collaborators we work to support staff to flourish and grow through ongoing support from our Curriculum Leader and Curriculum Coordinator and professional learning experiences. Applicants who have a passion for teaching in the Education Support environment and who have the highest expectations for student’s academic, social, and emotional development are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants should be able to work in a team and collaborate with colleagues, to plan curriculum as well as reflect on evidence to inform ongoing practice and the development of teaching and learning programmes, explicit teaching, and rich learning experiences.

It is desired that suitable applicants will be able to differentiate curriculum and make adjustments to meet the students’ individual needs which may include students with Autism or complex behaviours. The recommended applicant will Ideally, embrace the school’s commitment of collaborative proactive solutions to Trauma Informed Practice, Restorative Practice and Positive Behaviour Strategies.

Warnbro CHS ESC consists of middle school for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 and senior school for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. In middle school, students work in small groups with their teacher and education assistants to specifically build their academic knowledge and social and emotional wellbeing. Our highly trained staff develop programs aligned to the Australian Curriculum including English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science.

Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 participate in the BELIEVE (Building Equitable Links in Enterprise and Vocational Education) program. This program prepares students for entry into further study, the workforce and transitioning to an independent and prosperous life after school. The subjects of English, Mathematics, Career & Enterprise, Health, and Independent Living are linked to the Australian Core Skills framework and are delivered via meaningful and engaging learning experiences.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):

• Professional knowledge;
• Professional practice; and
• Professional engagement.

Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre can be found by visiting warnbroesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.

For further job related information:

Please contact Marianne Mangano, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9528 94***or by emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Marianne Mangano on (08) 9528 94***or ***************@education.wa.edu.au and you will be contacted to discuss the role.

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A four (4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. 

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