Please note - as of 6/03/2025 the application closing date has been extended.
Please note - as of 24/02/2025 the application closing date has been amended.
Connect, Learn and Thrive
Are you an excellent teacher who wants to make a positive difference?
The School of Special Educational Needs: Medical and Mental Health (SSEN: MMH) is seeking to establish a pool of teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies (0.6 FTE) which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Suitable applicants will be based at, and will support outreach from the following regional centres:
- Kimberley region – Kununurra
- Pilbara region – Karratha and Port Hedland
- South West region – Bunbury, Busselton, and Albany
Please indicate in your application the educational region(s) and centre(s) you would be interested in.
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally apply their comprehensive education knowledge within the interdisciplinary team at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) located at the regional centre to support the educational, medical and psychosocial needs of students and serve as a link between Health and Education.
The main objective of the role is to consolidate and develop health and education partnerships by improving communication and collaboration between CAMHS and schools in the Western Australian regional areas. SSEN:MMH teachers enhance educational outcomes for students with mental health issues, and improve liaison between CAMHS clinicians, schools, and regional staff in support of students reaching their potential.
The suitable applicants possess a breadth of curriculum knowledge and sound understanding of education systems. You would be able to provide comprehensive information and develop strategies to assist schools to enhance outcomes for referred students. The role requires sound knowledge of education across years K-12 and the associated pedagogy, tact and diplomacy, effective negotiation skills and empathy. Working collaboratively with others and being open to their opinions and perspectives is highly desirable to ensure that as a team we that meet school and vulnerable student needs.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Medical and Mental Health
SSEN: MMH is one of seven specialist schools within Statewide Services. SSEN: MMH provides educational support for students whose medical or mental health prevents them from successfully participating in their enrolled school programs. The SSEN: MMH administrative centre is based at Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, with metropolitan programs in hospital and community health settings across sites in the north and south metropolitan educational regions and community health settings across regional educational regions in WA.
SSEN: MMH is a school that strives for excellence through building the capacity of staff within a culture of support and by creating a learning environment where students can connect, learn and thrive. We encourage staff to share knowledge and exhibit self-reflective practices with a focus on quality teaching, while self-improvement is promoted amongst our staff through Professional Learning Communities.
Staff at SSEN: MMH are responsive to diverse needs within a holistic framework of family, students' enrolled schools (both government and non-government), other Specialist Schools and Statewide Services teams, community support systems and the health community. Staff at SSEN: MMH are continuously establishing and maintaining the vital link between health service and schools that is so necessary for a student’s total care. Our teachers work with interdisciplinary health teams, as well as collaboratively with other teachers and support staff. These teams assist us meet the educational, medical and psychosocial needs of students ensuring continuity of education.
For more information about the dynamic team at SSEN: MMH and the exciting employment opportunities we have to offer, please watch the video about SSEN: MMH below.
Find out more about our school by visiting ssenmmh.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Keren Provost, Associate Principal by telephoning (08) 6456 0383 or emailing keren.provost@education.wa.edu.au
Learn more at our Eventbrite event
As a unique statewide school, we’re giving applicants the opportunity to learn more and ask questions by joining our Eventbrite TEAMS event at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. During the event, you’ll learn more about the role of a SSEN: MMH Regional Teacher, our school and our communities. Register for the event here.
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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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: SS/TCH954746
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 March 2025
