Secondary School - Inclusive Education Support Teacher

Providence Christian College is a Co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with over 1100 students in beautiful Southern River.

Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about helping students achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability in a nurturing, holistic and intellectually stimulating environment.

Strong trust relationships between teachers and students form the foundations for outstanding teaching and learning.

Due to the continued growth of our College, and an increase in student numbers, we are excited to announce a variety of new positions available across our College.

As part of this recruitment drive, we are seeking expressions of interest for the following Full-time position commencing in January 2025:

Inclusive Education Support Teacher (1.0 FTE)

We are looking for a dynamic, Inclusive Education Support Teacher to help maximise the effectiveness of student support in the Secondary School. You will work with a great team of Teachers and EAs to work with students with special needs or who require additional educational support. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Academic and pastoral oversight of students with special needs or identified to be at educational risk.
• Administrative duties include but are not limited to: 
  
  • NCCD Funding applications.
  • Development of IEPS, CAPS and other educational plans in consultation with teachers.
• Attending and contributing to the Secondary School Pastoral Care meetings.
• Attending Staff and Team Planning meetings.
• Where required, attend Parent-Teacher meetings.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

You will have:

• an active Christian faith and you are prepared to model, uphold, and support the Ethos and Core Values of the College
• a deeply relational, friendly and open personality
• a passion for children with education support needs and effective intervention education
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, which can be used effectively with staff, students and parents
• the ability to organise and plan effectively and manage your time well
• a thorough understanding of the WA Curriculum and achievement standards
• the willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that your students are always well provided for
• the ability to work within a Google Chrome environment
• the ability to offer authentic learning experiences that will empower your students to learn
• excellent behaviour management skills

Qualifications:

You will have: 

• a relevant tertiary qualifications and experience related to the teaching responsibility required in the position
• a current Western Australia Teachers Registration Board Certificate of Registration TRBWA)
• a current Working With Children Card
• a current Police Clearance
• a current First Aid Certificate

Additional Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be expected to complete the National Principals Child Safe Modules if not already completed.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete the Discovery Educational Therapy Training Course.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).

Criteria Questions

Please address the following criteria in a concise paragraph per question. You will be able to upload your response on the employment form.

1. How would you prefer to see an Educational Support Unit working in a Secondary School setting?
2. Why is Special Needs/Educational Development your area of passion?
3. How do you see the role of the parent in the development of the student's learning capacity?

Excited by the possibilities? Fill out an application form today!

Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:

College Application Form 

Applications close at 4.00 PM on Friday, 10th January, 2025. 

Providence Christian College will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website www.providence.wa.edu.au and the College Code of Conduct.