Teacher - Languages - Auslan

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH893807

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Coastal Lakes College (CLC) is an Independent Public School (IPS) seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly competent, and enthusiastic teacher of Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN) with excellent interpersonal skills and curriculum knowledge.

The successful applicant will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success for all students is celebrated. Flexibility in a growing College will be highly advantageous to the role, as well as a commitment to personal and professional growth, high standards of professionalism and a willingness to embrace opportunities for collaboration within the College community and neighbouring schools.

The successful applicant will ideally possess knowledge and understanding of the AUSLAN curriculum, displaying current and effective teaching practices and be supportive of the College’s ethos, strategic goals, and directions. We are looking for an applicant who is creative in their approach and recognises student individualities. The ideal applicant will provide an inclusive and differentiated education environment that fosters children’s learning and development. It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to have knowledge and skills in teaching AUSLAN to students with complex behavioural and learning needs and to students with low literacy and low level language skills.

The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated, and skilled educator who is committed to improving outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole of college approaches of explicit teaching and instructional strategies. They will pursue excellence in teaching, develop high quality teaching and learning programs and preferably have a strong understanding of how to meet the social-emotional learning needs of their students.Background knowledge and a working understanding of  Zones of Regulation and You Can Do It, is desirable but not essential. It is desirable that the successful applicant possesses a high level of collaborative practice, together with interpersonal skills, to enable effective participation and engagement within the school and community to purposefully build partnerships.

At CLC we are a proud, inclusive, and collaborative team that endeavours to challenge and support every student to imagine the possibilities, believe in themselves, inspire others with their effort and achieve their personal best. Located in Lakelands, a southwestern suburb of Perth, in the City of Mandurah, our school opened in 2019 and caters for students in Year 7 to 10, with Year 11 students commencing in 2023. We are a fast growing and innovative College which includes an Inclusive Education Hub for students with moderate to severe and profound disabilities and will cater for students in Years 7 to 12 by 2024 across the College.

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. 

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 Coastal Lakes College can be found by visiting coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications

For further job related information:

Please contact Paul Cooke, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9583 28***or emailing **********@education.wa.edu.au

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 three (3) 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 five (5) 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 Thursday, 20 June 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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