Teacher - Education Support - Deaf Education - Early Childhood Education

We are seeking to establish a pool of energetic, motivated, and aspirational Early Childhood Teachers specialising in Deaf Education for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year.
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 School
School Of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) provides educational support for children with hearing loss, vision impairment or dual sensory loss from birth to completion of school.
SSEN: S is based at the Statewide Services Centre in Padbury and supports children in both public and non-government schools throughout Western Australia.
SSEN: S operates the Deaf Education and Vision Education programs to support eligible children, their schools and families.
Within these programs, SSEN: S supports young children from birth to completion of school with the SSEN: S Early Childhood Service (0-4 years) or in their local schools with the Visiting Teacher Service.
SSEN: S employs teachers with specialist skills and other specialist staff such as educational audiologists, school psychologists, braille transcribers, Deaf education officers and educational interpreters.
Teachers in the Early Childhood Service deliver targeted learning programs based on the St Gabriel's Curriculum, including areas such as Language and Communication, Cognition, Audiology and Speech.
Visiting Teachers deliver targeted learning programs based on the Expanded Core Curriculum including areas such as Audiology, Language and Communication, Functional Skills for Curriculum Access and Social and Emotional Skills.
Additionally, Visiting Teachers provide consulting support to schools and agencies in the provision of appropriate teaching and learning adjustments.
For more information about the School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory, and our diverse role in supporting students with vision impairment, hearing loss or dual sensory loss, please press the play button below.

The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally display a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, and the Early Years Learning Framework, and best classroom practices to cater for the needs of individual students with a sensory disability.
Additionally, a sound knowledge of developing and implementing personalised learning plans, assessment tools and reporting to parents and schools in a timely manner is highly desirable.
As our service encompasses children from birth (or point of diagnosis) to the start of Pre-primary, we are seeking teachers with experience in working with young children and their families.
We are seeking applicants who are willing to undertake regular professional development and who are interested in expanding their professional knowledge.
It is highly desirable that applicants for all Teacher of the Deaf positions hold a Master's degree majoring in Deaf/Hard of Hearing or similar or are working towards this qualification.
Suitable applicants without a Master's degree with specialisation in Deaf/Hard of Hearing or similar, may be required to undertake relevant tertiary studies.
Suitable applicants may be required to complete an Auslan program either by distance education or an in-house program upon appointment to a position within SSEN: S.
The role may involve extensive state-wide travel with overnight stays including flights and/or long distance driving, some of which may be in remote locations.
Suitable applicants may be required to hold a current and valid 'C' class driver's licence.
Travel may involve the use of the employee's own motor vehicle which must be registered, insured and in safe working order.
Professional Benefits
Working 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 Karen Ierino, Associate Principal, on (08) 9402 64***or by emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We 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.

Eligibility
To work with us, you must:

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

Application Instructions
NEW 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 (08) 9264 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH988693
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 28 August 2025

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