Teacher - Education Support

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

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

This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Malibu School is an Education Support Kindergarten to Year 12 school located in Safety Bay for students with an intellectual and physical disability.

The Role

Malibu staff deliver personalised programs focused on developing engagement and independence skills for life towards the school vision
Future Without Limits. The successful applicant should demonstrate commitment to the school vision, values and priorities for a meaningful and relevant curriculum, high-quality teaching, a positive learning environment and strong family and community partnerships.

The successful applicant will ideally:

- Be willing to teach at all year levels and collaborate with colleagues.
- Be knowledgeable about a range of disabilities, the impact of disability, and implement relevant and achievable learning programs for students working towards greater independence and successful transitions beyond school.
- Be an innovator with creative planning and instructional flexibility, drawing on evidence-based teaching strategies to implement differentiated learning and assessment approaches.
- Deliver hands-on and practical teaching content to develop skills in communication, literacy, numeracy, personal care, independent living, community access, employability, protective behaviours, social-emotional learning, and transition skills.
- Demonstrate competent use of technologies and experience in explicit teaching and integrated planning; knowledge of strategies to support positive behaviour and regulation.
- Have knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) modes to enhance student communication.

Benefits

Professional benefits include a range of benefits such as competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. See the Department of Education benefits page for details.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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, 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.
- Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
- 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 work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A statement of up to two 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 two 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/TCH995165

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 October 2025.

Position Details

Position Title: Teacher - Education Support

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Safety Bay

Unit/Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch: Malibu School

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No.: 00011444

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