Teacher - Education Support

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

12 percent employer superannuation

12 weeks vacation leave

leave provisions

subsidised accommodation

free relocation

travel concession

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a passionate primary school educator for the Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre in Kalgoorlie. The role focuses on delivering individualized learning programs for students with disabilities, including ASD, aligned to WA Curriculum and ABLE S WA progression levels.

You will lead Education Assistants, engage families, and participate in ongoing professional development to enhance practice while building strong relationships within a

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to lead Education Assistants and collaborate with a supportive team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support or PBIS strategies is valued.
• Familiarity with WA curriculum and ABLESWA progression levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging learning programs focused on functional literacy, numeracy, communication and independence.
• Develop individualised learning plans aligned with WA Curriculum and ABLESWA.
• Lead and support Education Assistants and collaborate with staff and families.
• Use data and assessment tools to inform planning and reporting.
• Contribute to development and review of Individualised Education Plans (IEPs).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Reflective practice

Positive Behaviour Teaching

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre (EGESC) provides specialised education for high school students with mild, moderate, or severe intellectual disabilities, as well as students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have exceptionally high educational needs. Many of our students also present with additional complex conditions that require support.

EGESC is co-located with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (KBCHS), in South Kalgoorlie. While sharing a site, EGESC operates as a distinct Education Support Centre, with its own staff, leadership, and tailored programs focused on student engagement, WA curriculum, functional skill development, and post-school pathways.

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

The Role

EGESC is seeking a passionate and dedicated primary school experienced educator who is innovative, highly motivated, and committed to working collaboratively as part of a dynamic and supportive team. The ideal applicant would have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader school community.

The successful applicant should provide clear direction and leadership to Education Assistants and actively engage in ongoing professional learning to enhance practice.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to deliver high-quality, purposeful, and engaging learning programs with a focus on developing students’ functional literacy, numeracy, communication, and independence skills. Learning programs will be individualised to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with ASD and complex learning profiles.

Teachers at EGESC use a range of student data and assessment tools to inform planning, instruction, and reporting processes. A key component of the role is the collaborative development and review of Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum and/or Abilities Based Learning and Education Support (ABLESWA) progression levels.

Ideal Attributes

We are seeking a primary school educator with a genuine commitment to supporting students with disabilities, who utilises reflective practice and responsiveness to individual needs. Ideal applicants are flexible and adaptable, capable of delivering engagement programs for students at educational risk, including those facing attendance challenges. They should be able to implement whole-class, small group and individualised learning programs as needed. Experience with Positive Behaviour Teaching, co and self-regulation strategies and behaviour intervention planning would be highly regarded.

Familiarity with Early Childhood Education, trauma-informed practices, particularly the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM), and a dedication to ongoing professional development are highly valued.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
• District Allowance of $2 354 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• more than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• subsidised accommodation where applicable
• free relocation
• travel concession

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].

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.

Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

• Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mary-Ellen Pilason, Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Mary-Ellen Pilason by 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 disability, 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: SS/TCH1064492

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026