Teacher - Education Support

Overview

We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Education Support 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.

Applicants from the previous process IPS/TCH954254 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

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: Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS, ESC) is an Independent Public School for students in Years 7-12 with special educational needs and is co-located with Rockingham SHS. The Rockingham SHS ESC community is committed to “Building Independent Futures” by making a positive difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.

Our school priorities are designed to set conditions for successful learning for our students from the beginning of high school to their transition to adult life. We have established a strong improvement agenda focused on measurable student outcomes and well-being. Teachers will be required to adopt whole school approaches as outlined in our Staff Playbook.

Education Support Teachers will assist in the provision of specialised education support programs and classes, tailored to the needs of small groups of students. Suitable applicants will ideally be motivated, compassionate, flexible, highly organised, and possess a deep knowledge of pedagogy specific to students with disability. Highly developed classroom management skills are highly regarded, as is collaborative planning to support targeted and sustainable behaviour interventions. Applicants should have proficiency in assessment to identify ability, interests, progress and areas for development and the ability to develop plans/programs aligned with identified individualised student outcomes. Outstanding communication skills and leadership within the classroom and wider community are desirable.

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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting the professional and personal benefits information.

For enquiries during school holidays, please contact Margaret Keen on 0459 837 666.

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 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

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

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.

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
- Two character-limited written responses addressing two AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain): Professional Knowledge; Professional Engagement
- Click “Apply for Job”
- Complete the online application with details of two professional referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager)
- Upload your completed CV Template only

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

- Click “Apply for Job”
- Complete the online application with details of two professional referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager)
- Upload your completed CV Template only

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance on completing your application.

Your application must be received before the closing date. 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: IPS/TCH994865

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

Position Title: Teacher - Education Support

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Rockingham

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

Branch: Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre

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

Position No. Pool Ref: IPS/TCH994865

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