Teacher - Student Services Support

Department of Education; City Of Mandurah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Halls Head College, part of the Western Australian Department of Education, is seeking a dedicated Student Support Teacher to join the Student Services Team. The role focuses on social and emotional wellbeing, with SAER oversight and collaboration with staff and the wider community.

The successful applicant will promote inclusion, provide interventions and build a positive school culture, with a potential 0.2 FTE teaching load and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires eligible teaching qualification and registration in Australia/WA.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in Student Services and wellbeing support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the social and emotional wellbeing of students.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Manager and school staff.
• Assist in overseeing SAER, behavioural, academic, social and emotional interventions.
• Contribute to building a positive, inclusive college culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Behaviour management

Empathy

Education

Eligible teacher qualification & registration

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Halls Head College (HHC) is uniquely situated on the 'island' of Halls Head just south of Mandurah. The local intake area of HHC is south, close to the Waroona Shire boundary. The contributory primary schools are Glencoe, Halls Head, Falcon, South Halls Head and Ocean Road. The College provides a secondary education for students who live in the rapidly growing coastal strip, south of Mandurah. Our college offers all students diverse choices, authentic opportunities to develop desirable life skills and a rigorous, caring and safe environment to learn and grow in. Our staff has a wealth of expertise, experience, and a genuine desire to constantly improve their practice to benefit all students. We encourage our students to think critically and creatively, develop problem solving skills and work effectively both individually and in groups to achieve their goals. Our impressive record of achievement in vocational education and training is supported by outstanding facilities and industry trained staff. Through our Motto of Learning for Life, we aim to provide an environment that values cultural differences, promotes a love of learning, and empowers students to make a positive contribution to our world. All members of our college community are asked to share, model and promote our values of Care, Courage and Commitment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly effective school that has a well-deserved reputation. Find out more about our school by visiting hallsheadcollege.wa.edu.au or Schools online .

The Role

HHC is seeking to appoint a dedicated, innovative and hardworking Student Support Teacher to work collaboratively within our Student Services Team. The position would be ideal for aspirant teachers with a background in Student Services who want to develop their skills and knowledge in this area with a view to gaining future leadership positions in a secondary school or within the Department of Education more broadly. The successful applicant should be an enthusiastic and highly focussed individual with effective leadership, communication and behaviour management skills. You should have the ability to form effective working relationships and have a strong interest in supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of students. The successful applicant will ideally work collaboratively with the Student Services Manager and Team, school officer support staff and the wider community by developing and promoting programs that promote a sense of belonging, support the College priorities and create a positive and inclusive College culture.

The successful applicant will ideally assist in maintaining the day-to-day operations of Student Services as well as for major school events. The successful applicant should be resilient, approachable, empathetic, reflective and seek advice and support in stressful situations.

The role will ideally include Students at Education Risk (SAER) oversight, providing support for at risk students for behavioural, academic, social and emotional reasons. They will plan and implement effective interventions and modified or engagement programs tailored to meet the needs of individuals and groups needing additional support within their cohort. Understanding of trauma informed practice and past experience in the student support space with at risk students would be advantageous. Teaching around Gatekeeper and First Aid would be desirable. Building clear expectations, clear communication, teamwork and vision around creating innovative solutions to building positive, supportive and safe school communities will be highly regarded. Engaging every student in educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their personal best and equip them with skills for success beyond school is our goal for every student.

With effective interpersonal skills, the successful applicant should work closely with students, colleagues, parents and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for our students.

This role includes a possible 0.2 FTE teaching load.

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/TCH1067151 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 Tuesday, 17 November 2026