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    Teacher PEAC - Bunbury, Australia - Department of Education, Western Australia

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    Part time and Full time (permanent and fixed term)
    Description

    Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE885180

    Appointment Pool

    Southwest Regional Education Office is seeking to establish a pool of PEAC Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of April 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2024, up to the end of April 2025.

    PEAC teachers are responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of supplementary extension and challenge programs for identified Gifted and Talented students in Years 5 and 6 in primary schools in the Western Australian public system. PEAC teachers work as part of a regional team to deliver a critical and creative skills focussed, differentiated curriculum for students identified as gifted and talented.

    The key outcomes of the program are:

  • To deliver primary extension programs, which are developed in accordance with regional and departmental policies and guidelines.
  • Administrative systems are established and maintained to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the PEAC program.
  • Liaison with schools to enable the integration of school and PEAC activities according to regional directions.
  • Assistance with the implementation of gifted and talented program strategies in relevant schools is provided in accordance with the regional and departmental policies and guidelines.
  • Professional development activities in the region related to gifted and talented education are facilitated to implement regional and department policies and guidelines.
  • Support gifted and talented education networks in the region to allow the exchange of professional ideas and best practice.
  • Responsibilities of the position include:

  • Development and delivery of challenging teaching and learning programs
  • Assessment and reporting of students' progress
  • Participation in regional planning and program reviews
  • Delivery of professional learning support and programs
  • Maintaining contact with students' home school
  • Provision of advice and support for parents
  • Assisting region-wide testing in consultation with the Regional Assessment Coordinator to manage test records, analysis and information to and from schools
  • The Southwest Education Regional Office is one of eight regional offices located across the State. Regional offices and local education offices are staffed as determined by the Director of Education, in accordance with local context and needs. All officers appointed to regional offices and local education offices are responsible for supporting schools in the regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support and quality assurance to enhance the outcomes of schooling.

    Cultural Diversity

    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.

    To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ):

  • 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.

    It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

    All inquiries are welcomed