We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Teachers for 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.

At Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre (KSESC) every student in our community is known and valued for their individuality. Working together we create a safe, supportive and positive learning environment, where relationships are based on mutual trust and respect.  We achieve this through neurodiverse affirming practices.  Our staff value and accept each student as an individual, addressing their needs without bias, respecting that behaviour is communicating a need and working with them to support and assist in the regulation, creating a safe learning environment.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants should be committed to excellence in teaching and ideally be highly skilled in classroom and behaviour management practices for students with disabilities. As a teacher in an education support environment, you would be responsible for positively managing a team of Education Assistants, within the classroom.

Whilst not essential, it is highly desirable for applicants to have experience in an education support setting and knowledge of Neurodiverse Affirming Practices and Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN). Suitable applicants should possess a strong knowledge of effective, evidence-based pedagogical practices relevant to the education support context.

Suitable applicants will ideally be able to use a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student achievement in relation to learning outcomes and possess the ability to plan purposeful, relevant and authentic learning experiences that cater for diverse student abilities. They should also utilise high quality teaching practices in the areas of the school’s priorities to support the development of literacy and numeracy outcomes, while ensuring a safe and individualised environment for students with disabilities.

Located in the Perth hills, KSESC is a school for students with mild to severe intellectual disabilities. While this criterion is the primary basis for enrolment, students typically present with a broader range of disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders, psychological disorders and physical disabilities. The diversity of disability, combined with the specific learning needs of individuals, creates a dynamic and complex learning environment that should require a collaborative approach towards meeting all student needs.

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 Lorraine Tunbridge, Principal, on (08) 9293 6490 or emailing Lorraine.Tunbridge@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 two (2) 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/TCH1063381

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 10 September 2026