Teacher - Education Support

We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher – Education Support for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Aveley Secondary College (SC) opened in 2018 and is a large secondary school catering to students in Years 7 to 12 in Perth’s Swan Valley. The College is recognised as a school of choice with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and commitment to excellence. Our Education Support Program caters for over 70 students with moderate to severe disabilities. We provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for students, supported by a highly dedicated team of teachers and education assistants. In the Education Support Program, all students have individualised programs and planning to support their needs and pathways. The school’s moral purpose is success for every student, every day.

Our staff are supported through professional development and mentoring to build capacity. There is a strong foundation and leadership structure to support our Education Support team. Within the Education Support Building, there are specialised facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, hoisting equipment, a purpose-built life skills room, sensory spaces and generously sized classrooms. Student artwork is displayed throughout the building, which is colourful and welcoming.

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

The Role

The Education Support building boasts state of the art facilities for students with moderate to severe and profound disabilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, a sensory play space, life skills room and a therapy consult space.

At Aveley SC our dynamic team of specialist teachers and education support staff work in close partnership to deliver individualised programs and evidence-based practice that develops each student’s educational, physical, and social skills. Teachers are expected to modify curriculum to meet the student’s individual needs. Our staff work in partnership with students, parents, and other stakeholders to provide targeted and relevant programs focusing on functional literacy and numeracy, communication, social skills, protective behaviours, and independent living skills, leading to employability skills including Workplace Learning (WPL) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses.

We are looking for flexible and reflective teachers to join our team, preferably with specialist knowledge and skills related to students with moderate to severe disability, including Intellectual Disability (ID), multiple physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Trauma. Experience in supporting students with co-morbid diagnoses and complex communication needs is highly desirable. Applicants with Special Needs qualifications or a willingness to undertake further postgraduate study in Special Needs Education would be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and creating a supportive environment where student success is celebrated.

Suitable applicants will ideally be experienced Secondary Education Support teachers or Primary trained teachers with Education Support experience and willing to teach at all year levels. It is highly desirable for applicants to have a strong background in Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and knowledge of trauma informed practice, Special Education Needs Reporting To Parents (SEN RTP) and Abilities Based Learning Education (ABLEWA) reporting, Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communications Handicapped Children (TEACCH) practice, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

Suitable applicants will ideally be able to develop, implement and review meaningful and appropriate Individual Education Plans that not only outline functional curriculum objectives, but that support the whole student through targeted social-emotional skills, life skills and Protective Behaviours curriculum.

As a Teacher in an Education Support environment, you would be responsible for positively managing a team of Education Assistants, within their classroom.

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 Jennifer Hood, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6296 1000 or emailing jennifer.hood@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 three (3) 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/TCH1007885

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 20 November 2025