Teacher - Students At Educational Risk - Engagement

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Career development

Leave provisions

Job summary

Gilmore College in Western Australia seeks a passionate, innovative secondary teacher to join the Secondary Engagement Program for 2027. The role focuses on re-engaging students who may be disengaged from mainstream education, delivering a personalised program with emphasis on engagement, relationships, wellbeing and achievement.

The position may be permanent full-time or 0.8 FTE, with a small cohort of around 16 students and collaboration with Education Assistants and the wider college team to

Qualifications

• Experience in engagement programs or alternative education strategies.
• Ability to differentiate learning for diverse student needs.
• Strong pastoral care and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging educational program for Year 9 and Year 11 cohorts.
• Support OLNA intervention, literacy and numeracy development.
• Provide wellbeing support, attendance and pathway planning.

Skills

Student engagement

Pastoral care

Differentiated instruction

Family collaboration

Curriculum delivery

Education

Bachelor of Education

Teaching registration

Job description

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

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Gilmore College is a progressive and inclusive Years 7 to 12 secondary school where we hold high aspirations for every student and believes that through meaningful connections and quality teaching and learning, all students can realise their full potential. We provide a supportive and well-rounded education that equips young people with the knowledge, skills and resilience to adapt, contribute and flourish in an ever-changing world.

Our college community is guided by our SOAR values - Supportive, Aspirational, Organised and Resilient which shape our culture and guide our behaviour.

At Gilmore College, we are committed to developing both students and our staff. Our educators are supported to grow professionally through evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices, targeted professional learning, instructional coaching and clear pathways to leadership, ensuring a thriving learning environment for all.

Find out more about our school by visiting or .

The Role

Gilmore College is ideally seeking a passionate, innovative and highly relational teacher to join our Secondary Engagement Program in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in establishing and shaping an innovative engagement pathway for secondary students. The program is designed to re-engage students who may be disengaged from mainstream education and support them to build confidence, achieve academically and develop meaningful post-school pathways.

In 2027, the College will ideally establish dedicated engagement cohorts at Year 9 and Year 11, with a long-term vision of developing a connected Year 9 to 12 pathway.

The position may be offered as permanent full-time or 0.8 FTE, providing some flexibility for the successful applicant.

Working with a small cohort of approximately 16 students, you will ideally deliver a personalised educational program that prioritises engagement, relationships, wellbeing and achievement.

The role will ideally provide opportunities to support students with their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) journey, literacy and numeracy development, social-emotional learning and post-school pathways.

You will ideally work closely with an Education Assistant and broader College team to provide consistent pastoral care and develop strong relationships with students and families.

The role will also ideally involve:

• Supporting individual education and learning plans
• OLNA intervention and literacy/numeracy support
• Student wellbeing, attendance and engagement strategies
• Career education and pathway planning
• Workplace learning, industry visits and excursions
• Community partnerships and authentic learning experiences
• Supporting students to develop confidence, independence and future aspirations Students will also be supported by our VET team through a one-day-per-week workplace learning program.

We are ideally looking for an applicant who:

• Builds strong, positive and respectful relationships with young people
• Takes a strengths-based and inclusive approach to education
• Can differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs
• Has strong pastoral care and case-management skills
• Works collaboratively with families, support staff and external agencies
• Displays initiative, flexibility and a willingness to try innovative approaches
• Believes every student can experience success when provided with the right support and opportunities

Experience or knowledge in the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Engagement, alternative education or intervention programs
• Working with students at educational risk
• Trauma-informed practice Positive Behaviour Support
• Literacy, numeracy and OLNA intervention Vocational education, workplace learning or career development
• Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and Instructional Strategies for Engagement (ISE).

Applicants are not required to have experience in all of these areas. We are ideally interested in teachers who are relational, adaptable and passionate about helping young people reconnect with learning and their future pathways

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 .

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Monique Willis, Associate Principal, on [phone] or emailing .

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 for more details.

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/TCH1071456

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, 20 November 2026