This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025Manjimup Education Support Centre (MESC) is a Kindergarten to Year 12 facility in Manjimup that supports students with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
The centre personalises learning and collaborates with families and support agencies to create pathways for vocational and independent living.
With over 30 years of experience, MESC currently serves 29 students with intensive staff support and small class sizes averaging seven students.
Operating as a 'school within a school', MESC shares the campus with Manjimup Primary and Senior High Schools, focusing on student abilities and fostering economic independence, well-being, and community contribution.Find out more about our school by visiting or The RoleAs a member of our collaborative team, you will ideally be a caring, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student.
You will utilise your interpersonal acumen to access a range of supports and services for your students, collaborate with parents and coordinate this to align to the individual educational programs you deliver.As an Education Support Teacher, you will deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of each student and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential.
You should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning.You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school's values, ethos and priorities across the school community.
You should build positive relationships with students and their families and be passionate about creating positive futures for students regardless of their abilities.
You should support major school directions and be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives including our High Impact Teaching, Zones of Regulation and Positive Behaviour Support.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being.
These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.
Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy: Country Teaching Program (CTP) Allowance up to $802011.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)more than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leavesubsidised accommodation where applicablefree relocation Find out more about the benefits by visiting .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicole Teague, Principal on (08) 9771 9050 or emailing 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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our .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 (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include: A statement of up to four (4) 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
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: IPS/TCH936787Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.
This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 December 2024