Opportunities for Special Education Teachers (Education Support)

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education WA is seeking Special Education Teachers to fill vacancies across Western Australia, including roles in the Goldfields DAMA region. These are full-time contracts with options for permanent and fixed-term appointments across metropolitan, regional or remote schools.

Applicants should be registered or eligible for WA teaching registration and meet working with children and national criminal history checks requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold, or be eligible to hold, teacher registration in Western Australia.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before commencing employment; and
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.

Job description

Opportunities for Special Education Teachers (Education Support)

Teacher (School Education Act General Agreement)

Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (SEA GA 2023)

Western Australia is a great place to live and teach. Our public schools are all across our vast state, offering you opportunities to live and teach in incredible locations.

Our purpose is clear: every student, every classroom, every day.

Come and join us.

The Department of Education is seeking applications for Special Education Teachers to fill vacancies across Western Australia. Opportunities are for a full-time contract including living and working in the Goldfields DAMA region.

Why work in one of our regional areas?

Western Australia is a large and diverse state from white sandy beaches, vineyards and forests in the south, tropical climate in the north to the arid red dirt of the outback. The variety of landscapes makes it the ideal location to explore and experience the relaxed outdoors Australian lifestyle.

Many of our teachers have taught in regional areas and reflect on their time as one of the most enjoyable and beneficial parts of their career - both professionally and personally. They tell us about the sense of community, the enhanced opportunities for career growth, and - most of all - they tell us about the children and young people they have worked with.

Cultural awareness and understanding is particularly important for teachers in regional areas. The Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework guides staff to incorporate culturally responsive practices and approaches when working with Aboriginal students, their families, and communities.

Students in rural communities are open, friendly and active. These characteristics are reflected in the dynamic and vibrant classroom environments found in regional and rural schools. Strong parent-teacher relationships and supportive school environments are a feature of these schools and complement proactive approaches to managing student behaviour.

Teachers find joining local sporting clubs and participating in community events enhances their relationship with both students and parents. Teachers in rural schools report a high level of job satisfaction, enjoying the strong personal relationships they establish with students and parents and appreciative of the recognition they receive in the community.

You can find out more about the financial incentives for specific locations, using our benefits calculator here.

Who can apply

Applications are encouraged from:

• experienced teachers
• teachers returning to the profession
• teachers interested in opportunities across metropolitan, regional or remote schools.

If you are in your final year of study of a teaching degree, we encourage you to apply for the Graduate Teacher advertisement.

Teachers working in WA public schools must:

• hold, or be eligible to hold, teacher registration in Western Australia
• be eligible to work in Australia
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before commencing employment; 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 commencing employment.

WWCC and Screening checks are not required at the time of application but will be required if you are offered employment. Further information is available on the Department’s Employment Eligibility page.

If you are interested in casual relief teaching, you can register to the Casual Staff Seeker.

How the employment register works

You may be contacted by principals or hiring managers regarding specific teaching opportunities that align with your qualifications, experience and location preferences.

If contacted, you will be asked to confirm whether you are genuinely interested in being considered for the opportunity before any further assessment occurs.

Hiring managers may assess interested applicants against the requirements of the role and determine the most suitable applicant through a merit-based process.

Applicants who are considered but not selected will be advised of the outcome and may request feedback. Review and breach claim processes apply in accordance with the relevant recruitment and selection requirements.

You should only express interest in opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.

Additional information

Join our Teach in WA team for free online events and discover why working in public education is an exciting and rewarding career. Check out our teaching career events and register to secure your spot!

Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications.

Contact us

Central Registers Team

Department of Education WA

[phone] | [e-mail]

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