Teacher - Alternative Learning Settings - Northam

Department of Education; Shire Of Northam; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Department of Education’s School of Alternative Learning (SALS) in Northam seeks passionate teachers to deliver a flexible, student-centred program for students at risk of exclusion. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, developing individualised plans that integrate social-emotional learning, literacy and numeracy, and project-based activities.

You’ll empower learners through co-design and active participation, supporting transitions into further education or employment while travelling

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Ability to deliver student-centred and trauma-informed education.
• Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flexible, student-centred program prioritising social and emotional development, student engagement and individual growth.
• Develop and implement individualised learning programs integrating social-emotional learning, project-based learning, literacy, numeracy and practical experiences.
• Empower students to take an active part in learning through co-design, building agency, confidence and a sense of belonging.
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in teaching, including community-based activities and excursions.
• Contribute to case management and transition planning to support pathways into further education or employment.
• Maintain a valid WA driver’s licence and transport students as required across sites.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Teacher qualification & registration

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension 12 months and/or permanency

Teachers in Northam receive an attraction and incentive payment (ARI) of $8,020 per year (pro rata).

The School of Alternative Learning (SALS) provides short-term, intensive and individualised education programs for students who have been excluded, or are at high risk of exclusion, from mainstream schooling due to complex and challenging behaviours. At the commencement of the 2022 academic year the program was consolidated as a stand‑alone school. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self‑regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. There are 13 SALS sites located in the metropolitan and regional education regions of Western Australia (one of which is our SALS Administration located in Padbury). Our approach is grounded in positive youth development, recognising that every young person has strengths, potential and the capacity for positive change. Through a relationship‑based, trauma‑informed and culturally responsive approach, SALS creates safe, supportive and engaging learning environments where students can reconnect with education, develop their social and emotional capabilities, and build meaningful pathways towards their future. The SALS program is underpinned by the Reclaiming Youth at Risk philosophy and the Circle of Courage , promoting the developmental needs of Belonging, Mastery, Independence and Generosity. These principles, alongside Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS), guide our approach to developing positive relationships, supporting emotional regulation and responding therapeutically to students experiencing distress or crisis.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.sals.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking passionate, resilient and adaptable teachers who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. The successful applicant would thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where building positive relationships, understanding individual student needs and creating opportunities for success are at the heart of teaching and learning. Teachers at SALS play an integral role in delivering a flexible, student-centred program that prioritises social and emotional development, student engagement and individual growth. Working within a multidisciplinary team, teachers develop and implement individualised learning programs that integrate explicit social and emotional learning, project-based learning, literacy and numeracy, and practical, experiential learning opportunities. A key component of the role is empowering students to take an active part in their learning through co-design, building student agency, confidence, self‑awareness and a sense of belonging. Ideally, applicants are expected to display creativity and flexibility in their teaching practice, recognising that learning extends beyond the traditional classroom and may include community‑based activities, excursions and vocational experiences. SALS operates within an ecological framework of support, recognising the importance of collaboration between students, families, schools and external agencies. Teachers contribute to individualised case management and transition planning, working collaboratively to support students in identifying and successfully transitioning into appropriate educational, training or employment pathways. The successful applicant are required to hold and maintain a valid WA driver’s licence. Teachers in our setting may transport students in lease or hire vehicles, and/or travel to schools within the Metropolitan Region. There may also be travel across our school, to attend professional learning and support to other sites.

Professional Benefits

Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well‑being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy: Please note that Teachers in Northam receive an attraction and incentive payment (ARI) of $8,020 per year (pro rata). Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits . For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• 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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Gardner, Associate Principal on 0427 811 340 or by emailing [e-mail].

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026.