Teacher - Education Support

Branch: Swan View Senior High School

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Swan View

Closing Date: 2025-11-19 4:30 PM

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Swan View Senior High School is a school that is going from strength to strength. Opening in 1977, the school has a long and proud history with traditions that continue to be upheld today.

The school has an ethos that builds a strong learning relationship between staff and students, without a doubt our school’s greatest strength is the care we have for each other. Individual student strengths and interests are fostered through the array of specialist programs that the school has on offer.

Find out more about our school by visiting Swan View SHS or Schools Online

The Role

The successful applicant would ideally have experience or a keen interest in teaching enrichment of special needs programs. You would be catering to students who have a mild to moderate disability which include Intellectual Disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Don’t worry if you’re not already an expert – if you have the passion, we’ll provide the training you need. Class sizes are usually between 6 – 12 students with at least one education assistant to provide support. With only five classes, we are a small team who are very supportive of one another.

The successful applicant would liaise with parents and therapists to meet the educational and care needs of the students. They will ideally have experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing meaningful and appropriate Individual Education Plans that not only outline functional curriculum objectives but support the whole child through targeted social-emotional skills, life skills and Protective Behaviours curriculum. Knowledge of Special Education Need Reporting to Parents (SEN-RTP) and Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) is desirable.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Renee Bowell – Deputy Principal (Tuesday and Thursday) or Ash Loh – Deputy Principal (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), on (08) 9294 6100 or Renee.Bowell@education.wa.edu.au or ashleigh.loh@education.wa.edu.au

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. 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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

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

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1007170

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 Wednesday, 19 November 2025