Teacher - Inclusion And Education Support

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH878298

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 

The Department is offering visa sponsorship and relocation support to eligible teachers from the UK, Republic of Ireland, Canada and South Africa. Further information can be found here.

Byford Secondary College (SC) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive Inclusion and Education Support Teacher to join our team.

We are seeking staff who have a passion for secondary education and the desire to impart their skills and knowledge across our college.

The Education Support Program (ESP) enrols students who have moderate to severe intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with higher educational needs, students with complex physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and high medical needs.

The Byford ESP has a range of state of the art, purpose-built facilities including access to a hydrotherapy pool. Teachers provide differentiated, individualised learning programs that are linked to students’ Individual Educational Plans and access the Western Australian Curriculum and Abilities Based Learning Education (ABLEWA) tools and resources.

The curriculum delivery focuses on developing functional literacy and numeracy, communication, social and emotional skills among our students. There is a strong sense of developing individuals, so they can achieve success upon the completion of their schooling.

The successful applicant should be committed to excellence in teaching and possess strong classroom and behaviour management skills. Teachers in an Education Support environment will work collaboratively and proactively in the Education Support Team and positively manage a team of education assistants within their classroom.

Applicants with a sound understanding or experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices including Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD), Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related Handicapped Children (TEACCH) and knowledge of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and protective behaviours, are encouraged to apply. Experience and awareness of Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) modules, Workplace Learning, Enterprise Learning, Person Centred Planning, Vocation Education Training (VET) and Certificate Courses would be highly desirable.

The successful applicant should support the implementation of the college business plan, to work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole college approaches and initiatives, and have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching.

The learning environment that you create should be caring, differentiated, challenging and to cater for the needs which will see all students learning and progressing. As Teacher of Inclusion and Education Support, your ability and willingness to collaborate with other teaching staff who support Special Educational Needs (SEN) students accessing The Australian Curriculum will be encouraged.

Byford SC is an Independent Public School approximately 30 kilometres from the Perth CBD. The College opened in 2015 and currently has a cohort of over 1500 Year 7 to 12 students with annual growth in student enrolments. Our College provides for the secondary education needs of students from Byford and the surrounding communities.

Byford SC has become a focal point for secondary education provision for students with disabilities with our inclusion facilities. Our motto, Aspire to Excellence, clearly articulates our vision of being the secondary school of choice for the local community, which provides a comprehensive suite of subjects from Year 7 through 12.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

• 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.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

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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 one (1) page statement addressing the Professional Knowledge domain that governs the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in the context of the role and business needs of the school. Please note that the Professional Practice and Professional Engagement domains will be assessed at the interview stage.

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history, skills 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;
• 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 Monday, 19 February 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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