Teacher - Education Support

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Support 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.

Gwynne Park Education Support Centre (ESC) shares a campus with Gwynne Park Primary School, located in the Armadale suburb of Brookdale. At our school, everyone is welcome We embrace our unique students and are focussed on working collaboratively with our families, to foster academic success.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online .

The Role
We're looking for passionate and dedicated educators who use explicit teaching strategies and excel in positive behaviour support to boost student learning and wellbeing and make a difference in students' lives.

Suitable applicants will ideally be flexible, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and show a commitment to professional growth and collaborative team planning. You should be adept at self-reflection and continuously seeking ways to enhance your teaching practices. Experience with a range of disabilities and effective strategies for supporting individual development, PBS (Positive Behaviour Supports) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is highly valued.

As a teacher at Gwynne Park ESC, you'll positively lead a team of Education Assistants to foster a safe and nurturing learning space. Engage actively with the school community and work closely with families, therapists, and outside agencies to drive student success. If you're hardworking, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about thinking creatively, delivering teaching and learning for students with diagnosed disabilities, we invite you to apply.

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?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Liz Golightly, Deputy Principal, by telephoning or emailing .

During the school holidays, please contact Liz Golightly on

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 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 three (3) 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 for assistance

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH996833

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

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