We are seeking to establish a pool of Behaviour Professional Practice Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.School of Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery.
SSEN:BE provides educational support and services with schools for students who present with extreme, complex and challenging behaviours across a K-12 context.
A continuum of consultative support with schools for students is delivered through Engagement Centres, the Midland Learning Academy and the Teacher Behaviour Professional Practice team.
These services are coordinated through SSEN:BE which provides the administrative structure that oversees and manages these services as a Statewide model of supports for schools, teachers and students.
The services complement other teams working in networks, regions and schools, supporting a greater number of students across the state.
Support is available across the public school system.SSEN:BE coordinates the K-12 provision of the following three services: Professional learning to improve student engagement and behaviourConsultative support for schools needing additional assistance with planning for those students with very complex needsDirect and indirect support for individual students exhibiting the most extreme, challenging and complex needs.
Suitable applicants will be located in either Albany or Bunbury and would ideally be required to travel to schools within the Greater Bunbury region or the Great Southern region to provide support.
It may also involve travel across our school.
Suitable applicants will also ideally be required to attend associated training and school development days at our main school site which operates out of Statewide Services Centre in Padbury.
This travel may involve overnight stays.
Applicants will ideally need to hold and maintain a current WA drivers' licence for the duration of the role.Find out more about our school by visiting or The RoleSuitable applicants will ideally display interpersonal skills that will enable them to work as part of a team delivering professional learning.
Strengths in behaviour management and knowledge of current behaviour support principles and practice, consistent with the Department of Education Managing Student Behaviour Policy and having knowledge and training in WA Positive Behaviour Support (WAPBS) and Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) are desirable for this position.
The CommunityLocated 180km south of Perth, Bunbury, Western Australia's second city, is the heart of the Bunbury-Geographe region.
It has a diverse economic base and is the service centre for the south west corner of Western Australia.Bunbury is rich in its art, culture and heritage.
Home to Bunbury Regional Art Gallery the largest A class regional gallery in Western Australia, Bunbury is also the region's cultural and entertainment hub hosting the award-winning Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.
Complementing the cultural and entertainment offerings are the many award winning and exceptional cafés, restaurants and small bars.For more information about Bunbury visit Albany is a city at the southern tip of Western Australia, only 450km south-east of Perth and a mere 4.5 hours by road.
Surrounded by natural beauty, Albany sits on the south coast of Western Australia which is widely regarded as one of the most incredibly beautiful and diverse coastlines in the world.
Albany is regarded as the thriving cultural and administrative hub of the Great Southern region of Western Australia.
The Albany region has been known as Kinjarling or 'place of rain' of the Menang people of the larger Noongar nation.For more information about Albany visit Professional BenefitsWorking 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 .Mobility appointments for permanent, metropolitan and south west teachersEligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position.
At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.Find out if you are eligible .
*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gavin Brown, Program Coordinator TBPP on (08) 9402 6466, 0433 799 044 or Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: hold an eligible .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; andconsent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include: A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.A CV of up to four (4) 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 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/TCH927127The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday 14 November 2024