Teacher - Student Support

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a committed teacher for a permanent full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will support wellbeing and achievement, set high standards, and collaborate with staff and community to foster deep learning.

You will analyse school data to reflect on practice, provide holistic interventions, and promote opportunities that enable students to reach their highest potential in a culturally responsive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.

Responsibilities

• Model excellence in teaching and evidence-based planning to support wellbeing and achievement.
• Reflect and assess practice by analysing whole school data to drive improvement.
• Collaborate with students, colleagues and the community to achieve outstanding educational outcomes.

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

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

Piara Waters Senior High School is situated in the beautifully landscaped suburb of Piara Waters, approximately 25 kms south of Perth. The school is surrounded by luscious greenery and forms part of the vibrant, multicultural community of Piara Waters. The school commenced with Year 7 students in 2023, and presently has Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 cohorts. Each year the school adds to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.

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

The Role

We are ideally looking for an applicant who models excellence in teaching, evidence based planning and effective practice to support students’ wellbeing, engagement and achievement needs. They should set high standards whilst building a culture of high expectation. In alignment with the Multi-Tiered System of Support, the successful applicant should consider students’ needs holistically and provide interconnected interventions in response to these needs.

The successful applicant should be able to reflect and assess the effectiveness of practice, by analysing whole school data. They will ideally promote an environment of active and deep learning, whilst providing educational opportunities and wellbeing activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. Using their effective interpersonal skills, the successful applicant should work closely with students, colleagues and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.

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 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.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1062702

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, 31 August 2026