Urgent Teacher

Overview

Branch: School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (Great Southern Engagement Centre - Albany)

Division: Service Delivery - Statewide Services

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

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 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 during the further assessment stage for shortlisted applicants only.

Please download the CV template attached to the advertisement and 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

The 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.

Your Role

As an accomplished practitioner, suitable applicants should:

- develop, implement, and report on individual case management of K-12 students with highly complex needs and challenging behaviour; create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments.
- provide a high level of consultancy to school staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships to improve student-related outcomes.
- ideally participate in and deliver targeted professional learning; engage professionally with colleagues, parents and the community including other Departmental teams and external agencies to support student engagement.
- be responsible for teaching students on-site at the Engagement Centre on an alternate education arrangement as part of supporting multi-tiered systems of support for student engagement.

Knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

- Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA); SEN planning and reporting; social and emotional learning programs; Trauma Informed Practice; Positive Behaviour Support; Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Strategies and application of student behavioural interventions.
- Experience in managing challenging behaviours; supporting colleagues to develop improved behaviour management skills; knowledge of CMS suite; and WA Positive Behaviour Support (WA PBS) is desirable.

Travel may be required to schools within the Great Southern region to provide support and may involve travel across the school. Attendance at training and school development days at the main site (Statewide Services Centre, Padbury) may be required and could involve overnight stays. A current WA drivers’ licence may be required for the duration of the role.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education offers a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. More information on benefits can be found on the department’s benefits page.

Equity and Diversity: We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our schools and the WA community. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are welcome and encouraged.

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.
- 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

NEW Application Process: This position is advertised as part of a recruitment pilot to simplify the application process. You must apply using the CV template attached to this advertisement; it is the only required document.

Steps:

- Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
- Step 2: Complete the CV template with your teaching history, qualifications, professional development and two character-limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains: Professional Knowledge and Professional Engagement (approximately 400 words per domain).
- Step 3: Submit Your Application Online by clicking Apply for Job.
- Provide two professional referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager).
- Upload your completed CV Template only; other 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.

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 (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number : SS/TCH994174

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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