Teacher - Education Support - Early Years

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Bunbury; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Country Teaching Program Allowance

Superannuation contributions

Vacation leave

Other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Relocation

Zusammenfassung

Department of Education, Western Australia seeks a caring, skilled Early Years Education Support Teacher to join our K–12 Manjimup Education Support Centre community. The successful applicant will create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom where every child is known, valued and supported to progress from their starting point.

The role requires building strong relationships with students, families and colleagues, using explicit, evidence-informed teaching alongside individualised planning,

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting students with disability, learning challenges, complex communication needs, and diverse sensory and regulation needs.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with teachers, education assistants, families and support professionals.
• Contribute to whole-school culture and improve student achievement, engagement, wellbeing, communication and independence.

Kenntnisse

Collaborative teaching

Explicit instruction

Individualised planning

Play-based learning

Communication supports

Positive behaviour strategies

Jobbeschreibung

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

Manjimup Education Support Centre (MESC) is a Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) school providing high-quality, individualised education for students with disability and complex learning needs. We hold high expectations for every student and provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment where students are known, valued and encouraged to achieve their potential. Our teaching responds to each student’s strengths, needs and aspirations, with a strong focus on achievement, engagement, wellbeing, communication, independence and meaningful participation in school and community life.

For more than 30 years, MESC has worked closely with families, local schools, community organisations and support agencies to improve outcomes for students. The school currently supports 29 students through small class sizes, skilled staff and individualised planning. Co-located with Manjimup Primary School and Manjimup Senior High School, MESC provides students with opportunities to learn alongside their peers, participate in shared programs and events, access community and workplace experiences, and develop pathways for life beyond school. Our approach recognises each student’s abilities and supports them to build confidence, make choices, develop greater independence and contribute meaningfully to their community.

The Role

Manjimup Education Support Centre (MESC) is seeking a caring, skilled and collaborative Early Years Education Support Teacher to join our K–12 school community. The successful applicant will ideally create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom where every child is known, valued and supported to make progress from their individual starting point.

We are looking for a teacher who builds strong, respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues, and who holds high expectations for all learners. The successful applicant will ideally use explicit, evidence-informed teaching alongside individualised planning, purposeful play-based learning, communication supports and positive approaches to behaviour and regulation. Experience supporting students with disability, learning challenges, complex communication needs, and diverse sensory and regulation needs will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with teachers, education assistants, families and support professionals. They should contribute positively to our whole-school culture and our shared commitment to improving student achievement, engagement, wellbeing, communication and independence..

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 $8 020 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

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.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible .
• 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 .
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1065644

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, 23 October 2026