Teacher - Education Support

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Upper Gascoyne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Allowance 10,210 AUD/

District Allowance 4,387 AUD/year

Temporary Attraction and Retention 550

12% superannuation

12 weeks vacation leave

More than 20 days of other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Air-conditioning subsidy

Travel concessions

Job summary

Carnarvon Community College, operating under the Department of Education, Western Australia, seeks an Education Support Teacher to plan, deliver and review individualised learning programs for students with diverse and complex needs. You will collaborate with families, assistants and staff to create inclusive learning environments with appropriate adjustments.

You will develop IEPs, adapt curricula, deliver differentiated programs and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other student curriculum plans.
• Adapt curriculum and assessment to meet individual needs and deliver differentiated teaching programs.
• Experience with ASDAN programs is advantageous; use evidence-based practices and AAC and visual supports where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs and curriculum plans for students with diverse needs.
• Adapt teaching to individual student needs and monitor progress through assessment and data collection.
• Collaborate with Education Assistants, families, and support staff to ensure inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative skills

Differentiated teaching

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Tools

ASDAN programs

AAC

Visual supports

Sensory-informed strategies

Job description

This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible permanency

Carnarvon Community College (CC) is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Grounded in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and explicit instruction, our motto, Growing Excellence Together, highlights foundational aspects of our College: our commitment to continuous improvement, our high expectations and pursuit of excellence, and the vital importance of working together using evidence-based teaching so every student succeeds.

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

The Role

As an Education Support Teacher, you will support the planning, delivery and review of individualised learning programs for students with diverse and complex learning needs. The successful applicant will work closely with students, education assistants, families and relevant support staff to create inclusive learning environments and ensure appropriate adjustments are in place to support student participation, progress and wellbeing.

The core responsibilities of this role include developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other student curriculum plans, adapting curriculum and assessment to meet individual needs, delivering differentiated teaching programs, and monitoring student progress through assessment, data collection and reporting. The role also involves working closely with Education Assistants, Student Services staff and the leadership team to ensure student support is consistent, targeted and responsive. Experience in developing and teaching ASDAN programs would be an advantage. Experience using evidence-based practices and specialised approaches such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), visual supports, sensory-informed strategies and other interventions for students with high and complex needs would be highly regarded. Strong communication and collaborative skills are also valued, particularly when contributing to shared planning and reviewing strategies to support positive student outcomes.

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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• District allowance of $4 387 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $550 see info below
• 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Carnarvon Community College in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $550 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location

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 Bernadine Anning, Associate Principal 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 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.

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 Monday, 2 November 2026