The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEND) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated, enthusiastic and dynamic Consulting Teachers from all phases of learning including Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary schooling for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 School year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability

SSEND is an integral part of the Western Australian Department of Education’s Statewide Services and provides support for students with disability. Our values are Inclusion and Equity, Integrity and Honesty, Commitment and Professionalism, Collaboration and Communication, and Innovation and Independence.

SSEND is part of a federation of eight Specialist Schools within the Department of Education, inclusive of the four schools of Special Educational Need: the School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEND: BE), the School of Special Educational Needs: Medical and Mental Health (SSEN:MMH), the School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEND:S) and the School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEND). Significant collaboration occurs between the Specialist Schools to coordinate support for schools and, where possible, sharing of resources, expertise, professional learning and complex case management.

At SSEND we partner with schools and communities to deliver an effective, responsive and integrated service that supports students with additional needs to achieve their potential. Support is provided statewide through a Request for Assistance model that matches the needs of schools to the skill set of Consulting Teachers. SSEND have staff located across Western Australia.

Vacancies may arise in various locations across the state, aligned to the business needs of SSEND. As part of the application process, you will be able to identify preferred working locations. Experience of teaching students with disability in mainstream and/or education support settings is highly desired. The role of the consulting teacher is to coach and support other educators to improve outcomes for students.  As SSEND provide targeted support, knowledge across one or more of the following areas is highly preferred Autism, Physical Disability, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), Disability High Support (DHS), Assistive Technology (AT) and/or Complex Communication Needs (CCN).

SSEND also oversee the training, support and development of the Specialist Learning Programs (SLPs). SLPs provide individualised, neurodiversity affirming support that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and holistic well-being. By addressing barriers to learning and engagement, SLPs support autistic students to achieve positive outcomes throughout their school journey. SSEND supports SLPs both systemically and operationally through individual and whole-school Requests for Assistance.

SSEND is a school that strives for excellence and is committed to building the capability of teachers and school-based staff within a culture of support to ensure every student with a disability is a successful student. Consulting Teachers collaborate with schools to provide a range of supports within these specialist areas including, but not limited to:

• Delivering professional learning for staff on disability and inclusive education related topics across the state.
• Advice and information on disability including policy, legislation, planning and reporting requirements.
• Consultation and collaboration with School Leadership Teams, Case Managers, Teachers and Education Assistants in meeting the educational needs of individual students with disability. This is through evidence informed strategies and interventions, including direct work with students, modelling of strategies, coaching of staff and provision of resources.
• Partnerships with school administrators in developing school-wide processes and guidelines to improve outcomes for students with disability.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally have a sound understanding of effective evidence informed instructional strategies for students with disability and/or SLDs. An understanding of models of consultancy is highly desirable as is the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment. The capacity to coach in dynamic and complex situations to finesse positive outcomes across various contexts is a key aspect of the role. Suitable applicants should be able to plan, design, and deliver outcomes-based service delivery that build on the strengths and existing capabilities of schools, aligning support with school, network and regional priorities to achieve sustainable outcomes.

SSEND provides an intensive induction program to ensure knowledge and skills specific to the position are consistent across service provision. A structured and rigorous performance development process ensures Consulting Teachers are provided opportunities to continue to expand their professional knowledge and practice through extensive targeted professional learning.

The role may involve travelling to locations in local and regional areas, including state-wide travel with overnight stays and may include long distance driving, some of which may be in remote locations. Suitable applicants may be required to hold a current and valid “C” class driver’s license.

Applicants for Consulting Teacher should consider the following workplace requirements: 

• Provide coaching to build the capacity of school staff to implement and engage in evidence-based pedagogy at whole-school and individual student level; and
• Have confidence in consulting with school leadership teams and key stakeholders, including interdisciplinary support providers, to promote inclusive practice at whole school and individual student levels.
• Have confidence in implementing and modelling contextualised support and evidence-informed neuro affirming practice within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model.
• Have knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas including Autism, Physical Disability, Intellectual Disability, SLD, AT and/or CCN.
• Be dynamic in the delivery of professional learning, and have the ability to work across a range of school contexts state-wide.

People with disability can be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the Panel Chair listed under the “Further Information” section.

Please indicate your preferred working locations in the written statement:

• North Metro
• South Metro
• Midwest
• Southwest
• Goldfields/Esperance
• Kimberley
• Pilbara
• Wheatbelt

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?

An information session for applications will be held via TEAMS on Thursday 23 July at 3.30 pm. Please follow the TEAMS link below to join us

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/49298749705899?p=6ntssFP0R1zpyRoRae

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Zoe Carville, Associate Principal on 0457 509 611 or zoe.carville@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 three (3) 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: SS/TCH1047747

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 10 August  2026