Urgent: Teacher

Teacher - Specialised Learning Program - Autism

Branch: Westfield Park Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

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

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Westfield Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated and passionate leader for the role of Teacher - Specialised Learning Program (SLP) Autism. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an enthusiastic individual committed to supporting the holistic development of autistic students, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Note: 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.

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.

At Westfield Park, we believe every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Nurture, relationships, and connectedness are at the core of our educational approach, with a shared commitment to making our school the best possible place to learn and grow.

The SLP provides individualised, neurodiversity-affirming support designed to engage students in their learning, enhance academic achievement, and foster the development of essential adaptive skills. Targeting autistic students at risk of disengagement or underachievement, the program aims to remove barriers to learning and create an environment where students can thrive.

As a classroom teacher in an SLP, you will be instrumental in implementing the following key elements to support your students' learning and wellbeing:

- Tailored Plans: Develop and implement individualized plans that focus on building students' organisational skills, social cognition, positive peer relationships, and emotional self-regulation.
- Dedicated Homerooms: Lead your SLP homeroom using evidence-based approaches alongside education assistants, fostering a supportive environment tailored to neurodivergent students.
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies: Apply strategies aligned with the National Guideline: For supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia (Autism CRC, 2022) to ensure inclusive practices.
- Whole-School Support: Collaborate with the wider school community to ensure consistent support for students across settings, recognising each student’s unique strengths, challenges, and identity.

As a teacher in this role, you will collaborate closely with the SLP Program Coordinator to ensure the success of the program and:

- Engage in Professional Learning: Participate in ongoing professional development to build your capacity to deliver inclusive, supportive education for autistic students.
- Contribute to Strategic Planning: Work alongside the Program Coordinator and senior leadership to drive whole-school approaches to inclusivity and engagement, ensuring positive outcome.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements in relation to teaching students with Autism Spectrum disorder without a diagnosed intellectual disability:

- Apply evidence-based pedagogy for improving student outcomes relevant to the WA curriculum.
- Knowledge and/or a commitment to participate in relevant training, positive behaviour support and a range of evidenced-based teaching practices to improve student outcomes.
- Monitor, review and report on the performance of students by creating individualised learning plans, maintaining relevant, rigorous and valid programming, data collection and reporting systems.
- Efficiently deploy resources and manage a team of education assistants to ensure program fidelity.
- Demonstrate high level interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, parents, students and the school community.

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.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.

- 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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

Application Instructions

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted.

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; and 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains.

- Professional Knowledge
- Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

- Click ‘Apply for Job’
- Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
- Upload your completed CV Template only.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 October 2025

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