Applicants from previous process IPS/TCH923286 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
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 2025 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.
Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS, ESC) is an Independent Public School for students in Years 7-12 with special educational needs and is co-located with Rockingham SHS. The Rockingham SHS ESC community is committed to “Building Independent Futures” by making a positive difference in the lives of young people with complex and challenging behaviours. We believe that all our students can learn and be suitable at school and in the wider community.
Our school priorities are designed to set conditions for successful learning for our students from the beginning of high school to their transition to adult life. We have established a strong improvement agenda, which is grounded in evidence from research and practice and expressed in terms of improvements in measurable student outcomes. A high priority is given to school wide analysis and discussion of systematically collected data on student outcomes, including academic, attendance and behavioural outcomes and student well-being. We are driven by a belief that every student is capable of successful learning. Teachers will be required to adopt whole school approaches as outlined in our Staff Playbook.
Find out more about our school by visiting rockinghamshsesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Education Support Teachers will assist in the provision of specialised education support programs and classes, tailored to the needs of small groups of students.
The suitable applicants will be expected to implement whole school pedagogical practices and behaviour curriculum. This will enhance differentiated teaching in structured learning environments in which the required instructional, curriculum and environmental adjustments support all students to achieve to their potential.
Suitable applicants will ideally be motivated, compassionate, flexible, highly organised, and possess a deep knowledge of pedagogy specific to students with disability. Highly developed classroom management skills are highly regarded, as to create the safe and caring environments needed for optimal learning to take place, as is the use of collaborative planning to support targeted and sustainable behaviour interventions. Suitable applicants should have proficiency in the use of assessment to identify ability, interests, progress, and areas for development as well as the ability to develop plans / programs aligned with identified individualised student outcomes. Suitable applicants should possess outstanding communication skills and demonstrate leadership within the classroom and wider community.
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 information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tash Wagstaff, Associate Principal on (08) 9523 7600 or wagstaff@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 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: IPS/TCH954254
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 27 March 2025
