Relief Teacher

This is an outstanding opportunity for passionate and talented Teachers with relevant experience to help support Alta-1 College staff
and students through relief work.

When applying, please specify which of the following regions you are interested in interviewing for.

• Perth Metro (please specify: North, South or East Metro)
• Katanning
• Albany
• Kununurra

If you are applying for the Perth metro region, please specify which of the following Metro regions you are interested in:

• North Metro (Mullaloo, Merriwa, Joondalup)
• East Metro (Ellenbrook, Malaga, Belmont)
• South Metro (Huntingdale, Cockburn, Port Kennedy)

The primary role of an Alta-1 Teacher is the responsibility for leading the team on campus, working together towards meeting the
social, emotional and educational needs of students. This position will answer directly to the Regional Principal.

About Alta-1 College

Alta-1 College WA is an independent Christian, co-educational, CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education)
School of 800 students located in various locations across the state. The College was started in Western Australia in
2004 and has since expanded to Queensland in 2015. We function as a multi-campus school, with nearly all Alta-1
Campuses deliberately utilising the premises of an existing church community. As a College, we intentionally work with
disengaged and disadvantaged young people who are considered educationally, behaviourally and socio-emotionally
at-risk. The students we see are between 12 and 18 years of age and are provided a pathway to complete their
secondary education.

Recognising that young people learn best when they feel connected and safe, Alta-1 delivers education in a small school
environment while also delivering a well-developed therapeutic recovery model. This unique model provides an
environment of belonging for the students encouraging them to acknowledge, confront and resolve negativity while
engaging in a journey of healing, restoration, identity formation and purpose finding.

Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to
promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.

Key responsibilities

• Promote an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning.
• Care for a group in a way that reflects the school’s values.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum linked to recovery

education.

• Be sensitive to students experiencing personal, social or organisational problems.
• Differentiate the teaching of the curriculum to ensure that the needs of all individuals in their class are met.

About you

Essential requirements to be considered for the role

• To be a practicing Christian with regular church attendance, who is enthusiastic and passionate about helping

young people with eh capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• To have a current Working With Children Check, TRBWA registration and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal

History Check.

• A demonstrated passion for and commitment to working with at-risk adolescent students.

Essential and desirable criteria to be considered for this role are as outlined in the Job Description below.

How to apply
If you can see yourself becoming a member of the Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply.

To be considered, applications must include:

• a separate document addressing the selection criteria

• current resume
• a written reference from your pastor or a statement of faith.

You can locate the selection criteria in the job description on our website: www.alta-1.wa.edu.au/employment.

Please submit applications via email to recruitment@alta-1.wa.edu.au, specifying the region you wish to apply for.

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Selection criteria and job description

Alta-1 College
Education Assistant

Selection criteria

Please ensure you address the below selection criteria in no more than four pages and submit along with
a cover letter, your resume and pastor’s reference or a statement of faith.

Essential

1. To have a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. To attend Church on a regular basis.
3. To maintain a lifestyle consistent with Christian profession.
4. To be registered with the Teacher Registration Board of WA.
5. To meet the requirements to be granted a Working With Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal

History Check
6. To have previous, relevant teaching experience.
7. To be able to demonstrate a passion for and commitment to working with at risk adolescent students.
8. To be able to demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution skills, relevant for managing

relationships with parents, students and colleagues.
9. To be able to demonstrate familiarity with a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet individual

students’ needs and educational objectives.
10. To hold a valid Driver’s License

Desirable

1. Previous, educational leadership and/or management experience.
2. Previous, relevant youth work experience.
3. Previous successful team leadership.
4. Previous experience developing Individual Education Plans.
5. An understanding of Christian education.

Job description

Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is
committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and
young people.

Primary role

The primary role of a teacher at Alta-1 College is to provide leadership of an Alta-1 campus through the best possible delivery of
education and duty of care for each student in the light of the values and objectives of Alta-1 College

Nature of role

Professional Requirements for the Role

Professional Responsibilities

• Teachers are responsible for all students enrolled at their campus.
• Teachers are responsible to lead and manage all members of staff at their site.
• Teachers are responsible for the maintenance of collegial and professional relationships with other members of

The specific duties required of teachers within Alta-1 College include the following:

Key responsibilities

Campus Leadership Management

• Shares and communicates the college’s vision, maintaining the developmental direction of the school.
• Contributes effectively to campus development.
• Communicates and models exemplary standards of professional conduct.
• Keeps accurate records of student attendance, progress and assessment.
• Effectively manages campus budget set by leadership.
• Initiates and fosters relationships with personnel from referring schools, agencies and bodies.
• Follows up enrolment leads in liaison with leadership and administration.
• Achieves enrolment targets set by leadership.
  

Staff Management

• Effectively manages weekly staff meetings
• Proactively fosters and nurtures the relationship with the partner church.
• Cares pastorally for campus staff members.
• Delegates responsibilities to campus staff members according to their strengths, abilities and passions.
• Facilitates opportunities for campus staff members to grow professionally.
• Provides regular feedback to campus staff members via weekly feedback sessions, informal chats, performance

reviews.

• Fosters high team morale amongst campus staff members
• Manages conflict between campus staff members effectively.
• Effectively performance manages campus staff as required.

Curriculum Management and Development

• Coordinates the implementation of the College’s assessment policy.
• Utilises student performance data to guide curriculum improvement.
• Ensures Individual Education Plans are developed and updated every semester for each student.
• Participates in the creation, development and evaluation of curriculum within the College.
• Demonstrates awareness of existing resources including Learning Technologies and, where possible, participates

in the creation, development and evaluation of resources for the implementation of the curriculum.

Teaching Practice

• Adheres to Alta-1 principles of teaching and learning
• Promotes an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning.
• Employs a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum.
• Differentiates the curriculum to ensure the needs of all individuals are met.
• Gives adequate time to lesson planning and organisation.
• I aware of course requirements and their directions.
• Reflects of the effectiveness of teaching strategies used.
• Monitors each student and informs student of their progress.
• Submits lesson plans and records to the Regional Principal as required.
• Writes formal academic reports that conform to school guidelines.
• Supplies college administration with updates on student course enrolments, withdrawals and results in a timely

Student Behaviour Management

• Is fully conversant with policy/procedures.
• Keeps school and college administration informed of student movements.
• Maintains appropriate levels of supervision and standards of behaviour from students to ensure that activities

Student Pastoral Care

• Cares for students in a way that reflects the college’s values.
• Displays sensitivity to students experiencing personal, social or organisational problems.

• Liaises with colleagues, parents (guardians) and external agencies concerning the group and its individual

members.

• Ensures that all recovery activities are pursued in a manner consistent with the college’s values.
• Encourages students to be active participants in the recovery programs.

Parental Engagement

• Responds positively to parental inquiries.
• Promotes a positive school image
• Manages complaints appropriately and within policy/procedures
• Monitors and guides preparations for parent nights.
• Maintains good communication with parents concerning the progress of their child.

Extra Curricular Involvement

• Participates in professional development activities organised by the College.
• Participates in professional development activities arranged by self, according to interest and professional

Reporting relationship

Teachers are responsible to their Regional Principal for the general discharge of all their duties.cc

External relations

Public relations (eg. Contact with the media, police) and contact with general external agencies is the responsibility of the
Executive Officer or delegate.

Alta-1 Therapeutic Services Delivery Model

Tier 1 — All students

Service Delivery: The Personal Recovery program will be delivered to the students by the Teacher with support from the
Chaplain. Appropriate training provided.

Tier 2 – Individual therapeutic support
(as per each student’s individual needs)

Service Delivery: Psychologist/Counsellor or other suitably qualified professional. Services may include video or
telehealth services.

Tier 3 – Referrals to outside agencies
(as per each student’s individual needs)

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