Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Overview

We are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers - Early Childhood Education for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The West Coast Language Development Centre (WCLDC) caters for around 300 students from kindergarten to year 2. We are situated across 4 sites in Padbury, Hamersley, Heathridge and Quinns Rocks. Teachers can be located at any site and may move across sites over time. New teachers are provided with intensive, specific training and induction to develop skills and understanding of DLD and how best to meet the needs of the students. This support is ongoing and provided by mentor teachers, collaborative partners, and speech pathologists.

Find out more about our school by visiting westcoastldc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The WCLDC is a specialist school that provides early intervention for children with Developmental Language Disorder. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about teaching young children and can create engaging, safe learning environments that cater to the individual needs of each child. Experience in the early years or an Education Support setting would be ideal.

Our staff work in an environment that is highly collaborative and reflective, where we work as a team to get the best results for each child. We value teachers who have the desire to acquire specialist knowledge in the area of language development and its impact on student learning and social emotional well-being. Teachers who are committed to explicit teaching, implementing whole school programs and possess a strong evidence-based approach will be highly regarded.

We are seeking teachers who ideally have strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills to successfully engage students in their learning. The ability to build strong relationships with the students and families is an important part of the role. We teach all areas of the curriculum with a focus on oral language, literacy and numeracy.

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 Leah Ash, Associate Principal, on (08) 9407 3050 or leah.ash@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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To 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 Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
  

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to four (4) 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.
  
• A CV of up to four (4) 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.

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH991801

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Closing date: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level
  

Employment type

• Part-time
  

Job function

• Education and Training
  
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