Teacher - Languages - Auslan

Department of Education; Armadale; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Job summary

Department of Education invites applications for a permanent part-time Auslan teacher at North Harrisdale Primary School in Western Australia. The role involves planning, teaching and assessing an Auslan program for Years 3–6, aligned to the WA Curriculum: Languages - Auslan, and contributing to an inclusive school culture.

The successful applicant will work with an interpreting team to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students, develop Auslan capability across the school and participate in a

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration in WA.
• Experience teaching Auslan to primary students.
• Ability to assess and monitor student progress in Auslan.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and assess Auslan programs for Years 3–6 aligned to WA Curriculum: Languages - Auslan.
• Collaborate with staff to build Auslan capability across the school.
• Provide engaging, supportive learning environment and assess effectiveness.

Skills

Auslan instruction

Deaf culture knowledge

Curriculum alignment

Assessment/data-informed planning

Collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher with WA registration

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 Our school aims to be the heart of our community where we provide a nurturing, happy and joyful learning environment so that every child flourishes and is successful. Our children are at the forefront of every decision and action we take to enable them to make superb progress. We will guide students to strive for excellence, embrace challenge, be curious, and become critical and creative thinkers. Our aim is to develop in our students a deep sense of global and social responsibility with the skills to make a meaningful contribution to our world. Find out more about our school by visiting www.northharrisdaleprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

North Harrisdale Primary School (PS) is ideally seeking a skilled and confident Auslan teacher to lead our Auslan program. Our school is home to several deaf and hard of hearing students supported by an established interpreting team. Our Year 3 to 6 students learn Auslan for authentic reasons: to converse with their peers, to understand Deaf culture and community, and to be part of a school where inclusion is practised and celebrated. You would plan, teach and assess a sequential Auslan program across Year 3 to Year 6, aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum: Languages - Auslan. You would work alongside our teachers to build Auslan capability across the school and contribute to our community that values collaboration and collective responsibility. The successful applicant would become part of our specialist team and ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant primary school Auslan curriculum. As part of this role, you will ideally have knowledge and understanding of deaf awareness, self-reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to develop a passion for learning Auslan in an engaging and supportive environment.

Skills

• Competent Auslan signer with experience teaching the language to beginning learners, preferably in a primary school setting
• Holds strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum: Languages - Auslan, and can translate it into an engaging, sequential teaching and learning program
• Plans, teaches and assesses against curriculum outcomes, with demonstrated strength in assessment, moderation and using data to inform planning and reporting
• Understands Deaf culture and deaf awareness, and can build this into everyday teaching
• Brings a strong repertoire of classroom management strategies and high expectations of every student
• Collaborates readily, and reflects on their own practice
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships with students, staff and the wider school community

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.

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
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
• 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

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.

Contact

Please contact Jacqui O'Donnell, Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Jacqui O’Donnell on 0408 937 712 or [e-mail].

Closing Date

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