Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $82,317 - $119,246 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Aveley Secondary College (SC) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
Aveley SC opened in 2018 and is a large secondary school catering for Year 7-12 in Perth's Swan Valley. The College is recognised as a school of choice with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and commitment to excellence. Teaching and learning is a focus with Explicit Direct Instruction, the signature pedagogy, supported by a rigorous behaviour curriculum and systems to support conditions for learning in the classroom. The staff are supported through extensive professional development and coaching in these key areas.
Our Inclusive Education Hub boasts state of the art facilities for students with moderate to severe and profound disabilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, a sensory play space, life skills room and a therapy consult space.
At Aveley SC, our dynamic team of specialist teachers and education support staff work in close partnership to deliver individualised programmes and evidence-based practice that develops each child's educational, physical, and social skills. Teachers are required to modify curriculum and make adjustments to meet the student's individual needs. Our staff work in partnership with students, parents, and other stakeholders to provide targeted and relevant programs focusing on functional literacy and numeracy, communication, social skills, protective behaviours, and independent living skills, leading to employability skills including Workplace Learning (WPL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses.
We are looking for flexible and reflective teachers to join our team, preferably with specialist knowledge and skills related to students with moderate to severe disability, including Intellectual Disability (ID), multiple physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Trauma. Experience in supporting students with co-morbid diagnoses and complex communication needs is highly desirable. Applicants with special needs qualifications or a willingness to undertake further postgraduate study in special needs education will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants should be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and creating a supportive environment where student success is celebrated.
Suitable applicants will ideally be experienced secondary education support teachers willing to teach at all year levels. It is highly desirable for applicants to have a strong background in Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and knowledge of trauma informed practice, Special Education Needs Reporting To Parents (SEN RTP) and Abilities Based Learning Education (ABLEWA) reporting, Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communications Handicapped Children (TEACCH) practice, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
Suitable applicants should be able to develop, implement and review meaningful and appropriate Individual Education Plans that not only outline functional curriculum objectives, but that support the whole child through targeted social-emotional skills, life skills and Protective Behaviours curriculum. As a Teacher in an Education Support environment, you will be responsible for positively managing a team of Education Assistants, within their classroom.
Professional Benefits Working 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.
We 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.
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; and consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager. Your application should include:
A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 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.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time . Late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 28 November 2024
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