Teacher - Education Support

Overview

Teacher - Education Support role at Department of Education, Western Australia is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025.

Avonvale Education Support Centre caters for approximately 45 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our specialised facilities are split across two campuses with early intervention and primary school students located at Avonvale Primary School, and secondary students located at Northam Senior High School.

Our whole school planning ensures the quality of our program delivery is comprehensive and current. Our students are provided with individual education plans that cater to their strengths and needs. All our students learn the Western Australian Curriculum (with the necessary adjustments and modifications) which allows them to participate in age-appropriate lessons and activities.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.

Responsibilities

• Use explicit teaching strategies and demonstrate effective classroom management skills to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
• Be flexible, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate a commitment to professional learning, and actively participate in collaborative team planning.
• Plan, program, and assess using an integrated curriculum, differentiated to meet individual student needs.
• Demonstrate highly regarded teaching practices, the capacity for self-reflection, and a willingness to seek ongoing improvement in professional practice.
• Hardworking and knowledgeable about a range of disabilities, and implement strategies that support and enhance individual development across all areas.
• In an education support environment, positively manage a team of Education Assistants to foster a safe and supportive learning environment; engage with and contribute to the school community, and work collaboratively with families, therapists, and external agencies to support improved student outcomes.

Professional Benefits

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

For additional information about allowances and housing, contact Housing and Transport at or on

Mobility appointments

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school. Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

More information

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michelle O'Brien, Principal on or emailing

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, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

• 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 Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job — Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents — Your application should include a statement of up to four pages demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school; and a CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH991342

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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