Teacher - Education Support

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is establishing a pool of Education Support Teachers for permanent and fixed-term roles, full-time and part-time, to support students across the 2027 school year. Positions may commence during this period, including future term starts.

Applicants are asked to follow the CV template and concise responses as part of a simplified application process. The school community focuses on safe, inclusive learning under the banner ‘Every Child, Every Opportunity’.

Qualifications

• Must hold eligible teaching qualification and registration.
• Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have work rights for the term.
• Prepare to undertake WA Working with Children Check before start.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and provide Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised programs and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with specialist teachers and support staff.
• Develop and review meaningful IEPs for functional outcomes and whole-child development.
• Apply Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and programs.

Skills

Flexible approach

Student-centred

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Qualified teacher with registration

Tools

Letters and Sounds

Talk 4 Writing

Zones of Regulation

Job description

Applicants from the previous process IPS/TCH1031580 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 2027 school year up until the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Since opening in 1992, Leda Education Support Centre (ESC) has been committed to providing a safe, inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. Guided by our moral purpose of “Every Child, Every Opportunity”, we ensure this vision is embedded across every aspect of our school community.

Our students come from the vibrant south-west corridor, including Baldivis, Settlers Hills, and surrounding areas. We are proud to be part of a strong local network of schools and community partners.

• Learn more about Leda ESC
• Discover our local area - City of Kwinana
• Explore nearby Baldivis

Leda ESC is committed to providing a safe, inclusive learning environment where all students can achieve their potential. Leda ESC was opened in 1992. Our school population lives in the southwestern corridor filtering into Baldivis and Settlers Hills and outlying areas. We fully believe in our school’s moral purpose of “Every Child, Every Opportunity” and embed this across all areas of our school.

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

The Role

At Leda ESC, you’ll work alongside a dynamic and collaborative team of specialist teachers and education support staff. Together, we deliver individualised programs and evidence-based practice that help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking teachers who are ideally:

• Flexible, reflective, and student-centred in their approach.
• Skilled (or willing to develop expertise) in working with students with intellectual disabilities, multiple physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), trauma, and complex communication needs.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Committed to designing and reviewing meaningful Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that nurture both functional curriculum outcomes and the whole child.
• Confident in applying Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and programs such as Letters and Sounds, Talk 4 Writing, and Zones of Regulation.

What We Value

• Building strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community.
• Encouraging student engagement and celebrating success in every form.
• Supporting social-emotional development, life skills, and protective behaviours.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues, therapists, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• We believe that children learn best when in a highly supportive, sate and collaborative learning environment.

Why Join Us?

By joining Leda ESC, you’ll be part of a caring, inclusive school community where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students. You’ll also enjoy being part of the welcoming Kwinana and Rockingham region, with its family-friendly parks, growing communities, and easy access to Perth and the coast.

• Explore Kwinana
• Plan your lifestyle in Rockingham

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 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.

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1066845

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