Teacher - Engagement

We are seeking to establish a pool of Engagement Teachers for 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 3, 2026.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
A mandatory CV template is provided for use.
Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage.
The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying.
You must apply using the CV template only.
Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.The SchoolThe School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN: BE) is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery.
SSEN: BE provides educational support and services with schools for students who present with extreme, complex and challenging behaviours across a Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) context.
A continuum of consultative support with schools for students is delivered through Engagement Centres and the Midland Learning Academy.
The services of Engagement Centres and the Academy are coordinated through SSEN: BE which provides the administrative structure that oversees and manages these services as a Statewide model of supports for schools, teachers, and students.
The services complement other teams working in networks, regions, and schools, supporting a greater number of students across the state.
Support is available across the public school system.Engagement Centres coordinate the K-12 provision of the following three services: Professional learning to improve student engagement and behaviour.
Consultative support for schools needing additional assistance with planning for those students with very complex needs.
Direct and indirect support for individual students exhibiting the most extreme, challenging, and complex needs.
Find out more about our school by visiting SSENBE | With Schools for Students or Schools OnlineThe RoleAs an accomplished practitioner, the suitable applicants should develop, implement, and report on individual case management of K-12 students with highly complex needs and challenging behaviour and create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments.
You should confidently provide a high level of consultancy to school staff and establish and maintain effective working relationships to improve student related outcomes.
Suitable applicants should ideally participate in and deliver targeted professional learning, to engage professionally with colleagues, parents and the community including other Departmental teams and external agencies to support student engagement.
Suitable applicants would also be responsible for teaching students that are located on-site at the Engagement Centre on an alternate education arrangement as part of supporting multi-tiered systems of support to student engagement.Knowledge of Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA): Special Educational Needs (SEN) planning and reporting; social and emotional learning programs; Trauma Informed Practice; Positive Behaviour Support; Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Strategies and an application of student behavioural interventions would be considered advantageous.
Suitable applicants should ideally have prior experience and knowledge in managing challenging behaviours for students along with supporting other colleagues to develop improved behaviour management skill sets, knowledge of CMS suite and Western Australia Positive Behaviour Support (WA PBS) is desirable.Suitable applicants may be required to travel to schools within the Great Southern region to provide support.
It may also involve travel across our school.
Suitable applicants may also be required to attend associated training and school development days at our main school site which operates out of Statewide Services Centre in Padbury.
This travel may involve overnight stays.
Suitable applicants may need to hold and maintain a current WA drivers' licence for the duration of the role.Professional BenefitsWorking 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.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Angela Rees, Associate Principal on or Equity and DiversityWe 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.Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
Application InstructionsNEW Application Process This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement.
The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position.
Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.Step 2: Complete the CV template with: Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx.
400 words per domain): Professional Knowledge Professional Engagement Step 3: Submit Your Application Online Click 'Apply for Job' Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager Upload your completed CV Template only.
Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department's Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number : SS/TCH The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday 25 September 2025

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