PIPE Program Handbook - ECU

Professional Immersion Program for Educators

Program Handbook 2024

A collaboration between the Anglican Schools Commission and the Edith Cowan University School of Education

Contents Introducing PIPE and eligibility

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About the Anglican Schools Commission

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How it works

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Qualifying for PIPE

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ASC-ECU roles and responsibilities

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Position description, rates of pay, contacts

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Information for participating schools and term dates

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How to apply, key dates and contacts

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Introducing PIPE PIPE is a paid professional immersion program for educators, a partnership between the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) and the Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) Graduate School of Education.

The program offers paid experience within an ASC school with an experienced mentor teacher to provide guidance and support. It is designed to ensure future teachers are classroom ready.

To attract high quality candidates, PIPE will offer meaningful experience for pre-service teachers that is structured around their study commitments.

Eligibility Pre-service teachers studying the Bachelor of Education at ECU will be eligible to participate in the trial.

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About the Anglican Schools Commission We have 12 schools in Western Australia, three in Victoria and one in New South Wales, providing Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 education for more than 16,000 students.

Our vision is to nurture and educate young people via a growing system of low-fee Anglican schools providing quality, inclusive Christian education.

Our core values, faith, excellence, justice, respect, integrity and inclusion, reflect our commitment to: » live and teach Christian values » pursue high standards » demonstrate fairness » respect for self » others and the world » act with honesty » promote diversity and celebrate difference.

Our Strategic Plan incorporates these values and aims for commercially sustainable system growth. We pursue excellence in our learning communities, living our values and leading through influence and advocacy.

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How it works Benefits for PIPE pre-service teachers: » Paid employment, one day a week » Real work experience in a connected community » Dedicated support from a mentor teacher » Part of a supportive community of PIPE pre-service teachers.

Benefits for PIPE mentor teachers: » Enhanced engagement with professional practice » O pportunities to explore leadership in the ASC Aspiring Leaders Program.

Benefits for PIPE schools: » A ddress current and future staffing needs by creating a pipeline of quality, classroom-ready teachers » E ngage expert educators in growing and enhancing their practice » M ake a positive contribution to raising the status of the teaching profession.

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Qualifying for PIPE For PIPE pre-service teachers PIPE pre-service teachers must be at least 18 years old and need to have: » Started a Bachelor of Education at ECU » A current Working With Children Check and National Police clearance » A willingness to embrace the Anglican values and identity of their school community.

For mentor teachers PIPE mentor teachers will need to: » Have at least five years of classroom experience » Lead regular goal setting reviews with PIPE pre-service teachers » Allow the PIPE pre-service teacher to observe their lessons » B e available to answer the PIPE pre-service teacher’s questions and offer support.

For schools PIPE mentor schools need to: » Provide an appropriate mentor teacher for the PIPE student teacher » Support the PIPE pre-service teacher’s growth and development » Provide a range of opportunities for the PIPE pre-service teacher » C ommunicate with the ASC Director of Teaching and Learning about the PIPE pre-service teacher and review the PIPE pilot program as required.

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Roles and responsibilities of ASC and ECU ASC Director of Teaching and Learning will: » E nsure opportunities for PIPE pre-service teachers to participate in a graduate program with other graduate and pre-service teachers employed in ASC schools » Provide professional learning for mentor teachers » Liaise between ECU and ASC PIPE schools.

The ECU Associate Dean Teaching and Learning (ADTL) may: » C ommunicate with ASC Director of Teaching and Learning about any concerns they have about PIPE pre-service teachers or their ability to meet their employment and academic commitments » P rovide details about what pre-service teachers are learning at university.

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PIPE pre-service teacher position description A load of 0.2 FTE negotiated with the school Principal to complement university study commitments, paid at $28/hour.

Load

0.2 FTE negotiated with the school Principal to complement university study.

Remuneration

Paid as Education Assistant Step 1 under the WA Support Staff Enterprise Agreement 2015. Currently $28.12 per hour for one day per week, fixed-term, part-time. Entitlements to accrue under the EBA.

Commencement 17 April 2024 Reporting to

School-based supervisor

Supported by

School-based mentor, School Principal and ASC Director of Teaching and Learning

Personal Attributes

Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of, and affinity with, the ethos and philosophy of the ASC; and: » be willing to explore the Anglican identity of their school community » have intellectual strength, professional integrity and a passion for education » have a commitment to pastoral care and a knowledge of the social and emotional issues affecting young people » demonstrate ongoing enthusiasm, initiative and innovation » be able to communicate effectively » show a commitment to their own ongoing professional learning » demonstrate approachability and flexibility.

Additional Learning and Engagement

PIPE pre-service teachers will have the opportunity to engage in additional learning opportunities focused on teaching in an Anglican school. They attend an ASC hosted event each term to connect with other participants in the program and school personnel, engage in a workshop or hear from a speaker.

They may be guided in developing their curriculum vitae and job applications and coached with interview practice.

When opportunities arise, they can choose to: » engage in the school’s professional learning program, including professional development days (where study permits), staff meetings and professional learning groups » participate in faculty planning and programming, including attending faculty meetings » participate in the pastoral program of the school, including engaging in Tutor/ Homeroom/ House/ Year Group programs » participate in the co-curricular program » participate in the camp program (where study permits) » engage in duties and supervision where required » contribute to supporting the learning of students » support students requiring special provisions for assessment.

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Information for participating schools •

The ASC head office will prepare a Contract of Employment for schools to use when employing PIPE pre-service teachers.

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Schools will nominate a line manager who is not the mentor teacher.

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Schools will arrange support for the mentor teacher, who will be allocated DoTT release for the one-on-one meetings with the PIPE pre-service teacher.

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The ASC head office will fund half the PIPE pre-service teacher’s salary.

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There will be an evaluation at the end of each term. The evaluation will be shared with the ASC head office staff and key ECU staff.

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The ASC Director of Teaching and Learning and the Chief Operating Officer will meet with the ECU ADTL at least once a term during the pilot.

Term dates Term 2

Term 3

Week 1

Mon, 15 April

Mon, 15 July

Week 2

Mon, 22 April

Mon, 22 July

Week 3

Mon, 29 April

Mon, 29 July

Week 4

Mon, 6 May

Mon, 5 August

Week 5

Mon, 13 May

Mon, 12 August

Week 6

Mon, 20 May

Mon, 19 August

Week 7

Mon, 27 May

Mon, 26 August

Week 8

Public Holiday

Mon, 2 September

Week 9

Mon, 10 June

Mon, 9 September

Week 10

Mon, 17 June

Mon, 16 September

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How to apply Please submit the following to to hr@ascschools.edu.au: •

a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria

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a one-page CV

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details for two referees (including phone and email contacts) (the referee cannot be from the ECU Bachelor of Education School Course).

Key dates February Sharing information about PIPE and answering questions at ECU’s Education Orientation Day March 5 Deadline for PIPE pre-service teacher applications, with application form and CV to be submitted March 12

Shortlisted pre-service teachers interviewed

April 10 Orientation Session, 10am-11am April 15 PIPE pre-service teachers start work one day a week

in an ASC school (Monday and/or Friday, as agreed or April 19 individually) September 3 Program Finish Celebration Day ASC Head Office, 5 Wollaston Road, Mount Claremont 2pm-4pm

Key contacts ASC Director of Teaching & Learning Ms Kathryn Paul P. 08 9286 0290 E. kpaul@ascschools.edu.au ECU Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning) Associate Professor Paula Mildenhall P. 08 6304 5065 E. p.mildenhall@ecu.edu.au

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