Teacher - Education Support

Department of Education; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Gladys Newton School in the City of Stirling, Western Australia, operated by the Department of Education, seeks Education Support Teachers to fill permanent and fixed-term roles for 2026 and beyond. The role focuses on pastoral care, supporting students with complex needs, and leading a team of Education Assistants to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Applicants should be committed to evidence-based practice and collaboration with families, therapists, and agencies.

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Experience supporting students with complex needs is desirable.
• ASDAN knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to students with disabilities and support wellbeing.
• Manage Education Assistants to create a safe learning environment.
• Use explicit teaching strategies to support literacy, numeracy and life skills.
• Differentiate the curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with families, therapists and external agencies.

Skills

Pastoral care

Team leadership

Explicit teaching

Curriculum differentiation

Collaboration with families/therapists

Education

Qualified teacher with registration

Job description

Applicants from the previous process IPS/TCH1041769 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply. 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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Gladys Newton School is a specialist public school, providing high-quality teaching programs for students with complex needs, aged 4 to 18 years, diagnosed with intellectual and physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and behavioural problems, often diagnosed with autism. We offer individualised and practical primary and secondary educational programs, covering all curriculum areas, allowing for all students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. We work closely with families, therapists, specialists and agencies to ensure wholistic approach towards every individual with complex needs. Our school community is positive and caring, supporting students, their parents, and the local community members to achieve common goals. Gladys Newton School has embraced its shared vision of "Educating for a brighter future" in all aspects of its operation. Our commitment to achieving our purpose and priorities is enhanced by our core Values: Flexibility, Uniqueness, Teamwork, Understanding, Respect and Excellence (FUTURE). The school is often visited by former students who share their fond memories with us. Find out more about our school by visiting gladysnewtonschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

The Education Support Teacher provides pastoral care to our students with diagnosed disabilities. We are seeking applicants who are ideally hardworking and knowledgeable about a range of disabilities and the implementation of strategies to support and enhance individual development in literacy, numeracy and independent living skills. Suitable applicants would manage a team of Education Assistants to create a safe and supportive learning environment for students. Applicants would engage with, and contribute to, the school community and work collaboratively with families, therapists, and outside agencies to improve student outcomes. Suitable applicants will ideally use explicit teaching strategies and exhibit effective classroom management skills to enhance student learning and wellbeing. Applicants should ideally also be flexible, have strong knowledge of education support pedagogy, interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to professional learning and a high-level of participation in collaborative team planning. They should plan, program and assess using an integrated curriculum, differentiated to meet individual student needs. Applicants will ideally have highly effective teaching practices, an ability to self-reflect and a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. Prior experience in implementing Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) courses is desirable.

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.

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• attractive leave provisions

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

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.

Employment 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; 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .