Teacher (Education Support)

Catholic Education Western Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Western Australia is seeking a dedicated Education Support Teacher for a full-time, fixed-term role in Semester 1, 2027. Reporting to the Head of Inclusion, you will foster belonging and inclusion, supporting students to access learning, engage in activities, and form positive relationships within the College community.

You will contribute to IEP development, implement inclusive teaching practices, and collaborate with families and external health providers to gain a holistic

Qualifications

• Experience delivering literacy and numeracy instruction across varying abilities.
• Inclusive teaching practices to support students with diverse needs.
• Ability to develop and promote Individual Education Programs (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess literacy and numeracy for students of varying abilities.
• Contribute to development of IEPs to promote social and spiritual development.
• Innovate teaching methodologies and stay current with Education Support trends.
• Build positive working relationships within the Educational Support Team.
• Collaborate with parents/caregivers and external allied health providers to understand student needs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Literacy & numeracy instruction

Positive behaviour support

Education

Bachelor of Education or Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)

Job description

Position Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Education Support Teacher to join our committed and supportive Education Support Team. This is a full-time, fixed term position, for Semester 1 2027 (only). Reporting directly to the Head of Inclusion, you will be instrumental in promoting a culture of belonging and inclusion across the College. This rewarding role focuses on supporting students to access learning opportunities, engage in co-curricular activities, develop positive relationships and experience success in all facets of College life.

Your Responsibilities As An Education Support Teacher Include

• The ability to teach and assess literacy and numeracy for students of varying abilities.
• Strong working knowledge of positive behaviour support practices.
• Contribute to the development of the Individual Educational Programs (IEP’s) that promote the social and spiritual development of our students.
• Be innovative in your teaching methodologies, keeping up to date with current philosophical and pedagogical trends specifically in Education Support.
• Build positive working relationships within the existing Educational Support Team
• Build rapport with our student group and work in partnership with parent’s/care givers and external allied health providers to develop a holistic understanding of our students.

Selection Criteria

• An energetic, passionate and dedicated Education Support Teacher.
• An excellent team player, with the initiative to proactively step in and support team members and students.
• A highly organised teacher with the ability to plan lessons and coordinate workdays effectively with clear structure to meet the learning needs of each student.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students with the ability to respond to a fast-paced working environment.
• Knowledge and experience of inclusive teaching practices, with the ability to support students with complex needs in a general classroom setting.
• Excellent ability to communicate to our students and parents with purpose and meaning.
• Curiosity and the desire to want to understand the perspective of our students by using well developed actively listening techniques.
• Passion and desire to have a positive impact on our Education Support students to grow lifelong learning attributes.

Qualifications Required

• Undergraduate degree in a specific discipline with a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Education.

Desirable

• Masters in special education
• Sounds write trained.
• ASDAN trained.