Teacher - Education Support

ArtSupport; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Leave provisions

Job summary

Atwell College is seeking Education Support Teachers to join its inclusive team to support students with diverse needs. Vacancies may be permanent or fixed-term and may be full-time or part-time, commencing in 2027.

Applicants should be flexible, innovative, and capable of differentiating learning to help each student achieve confidence and independence, contributing to academic excellence and positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration required.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or valid visa with relevant work rights.
• WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with a current Screening Clearance Number before you start.

Responsibilities

• Support the holistic development of students in an inclusive environment.
• Differentiate learning to respond to diverse student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to school priorities and community.

Job description

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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The School

Atwell College is a modern and progressive government secondary school in the suburb of Atwell, south of the Perth metropolitan area. The college now accommodates approximately 800 students including over 150 students with diagnosed disabilities in the college’s Endorsed Education Support Program. Atwell College is highly recognised as leaders in disability and Inclusion and are seeking to grow its exemplar teaching team.

The Role

We are ideally seeking conscientious, flexible, and innovative Education Support Teachers who are passionate about supporting the holistic development of every student. Suitable applicants should value a genuine commitment to teaching and learning, reflective practice, and evidence-based approaches, with the ability to differentiate learning to respond to the diverse needs of students.

Experience creating engaging, student-focused approaches and purposeful learning opportunities within an inclusive environment is highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally bring a strong commitment to academic excellence, positive student outcomes, and helping each student build confidence and independence to achieve their full potential.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are highly desirable, along with a willingness to contribute positively to the school and wider community. Our school valueseducators who build meaningful relationships with students, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and contribute to the school’s values, ethos, and priorities, with a shared passion for creating positive futures for all students.

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 personalbenefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Denelle Kennedy, Program Coordinator on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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 disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1066898

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026.