Teacher - Education Support

This is a permanent full‑time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Avonvale Education Support Centre (ESC) currently has two permanent full‑time Education Support Teacher positions available, commencing in Term 1, 2026. Avonvale ESC caters for approximately 45 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our specialised facilities are split across two campuses with early intervention and primary school students located at Avonvale Primary School, and secondary students located at Northam Senior High School. Our whole‑school planning ensures the quality of our program delivery is comprehensive and current. All students learn the Western Australian Curriculum with necessary adjustments and modifications to participate in age‑appropriate lessons and activities. Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online. Role The successful applicant should ideally be able to use explicit teaching strategies and display effective classroom management skills to enhance student learning and wellbeing. The candidate should be flexible, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, display a commitment to professional learning, and actively participate in collaborative team planning. The role involves planning, programming and assessing using an integrated curriculum, differentiated to meet individual student needs. It is desirable that the applicant displays highly regarded teaching practices, the capacity for self‑reflection and a willingness to seek ongoing improvement in their professional practice. We are seeking an Education Support Teacher who is hardworking and knowledgeable about a range of disabilities, and the implementation of strategies that support and enhance individual development across all areas. In an education support environment the teacher should be able to positively manage a team of Education Assistants to foster a safe and supportive learning environment. They should engage with and contribute to the school community, and work collaboratively with families, therapists and external agencies to support improved student outcomes. Professional Benefits Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays) More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave Subsidised accommodation where applicable Free relocation Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on . Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3‑year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3‑year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school. Find out if you are eligible on IKON. Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michelle O'Brien, Principal on 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 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. Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start. 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 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH 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, 28 November 2025 Location and Salary Northam, Western Australia, AustraliaA$93,426.00–A$120,651.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr