The School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated and enthusiastic Teachers to join the SALS Program located in the Kimberley Education Region 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 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The SALS program was originally established in early 2019 to target a specific cohort of students who present with complex and challenging behaviour and would benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. At the commencement of the 2022 academic year the program was consolidated as a stand-alone school. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program has the capacity to provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists, or consultation with psychiatrists.
There are 13 SALS sites located in the metropolitan and regional education regions of Western Australia (one of which is our SALS Administration located in Padbury). Each setting accommodates up to 10 students who are provided with an intensive, individualised program of support while they continue their education. There is a strong focus on developing students’ social skills and ability to self-regulate. Learning and engagement is flexible, co-designed with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.sals.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants will benefit from teaching positions that provide the unique opportunity to collaborate and be involved in further developing the program to inform our strategic direction and establishing new sites. We are recruiting dedicated teachers who are looking for a challenge and can work in a team environment, using their communication skills in engaging and making a difference to students’ wellbeing and engagement. Your skills in developing and implementing a social and emotional curriculum that meets the needs of the student will be highly valued and practical knowledge of the circle of courage would be advantageous. Teachers also support individual learning plans utilising an integrated curriculum approach.
The SALS program will provide Teachers with the excellent opportunity to be part of a multi-skilled team focused on a student-centric model built around an ecological framework of support.
Suitable applicants will work as part of a team located in the regional location of Kununurra. In addition, opportunities may come available to work in one of our regional locations, successful applicants can express their interest for this through the application process.
The SALS sites are staffed by a team of three teachers with support from two student support officers, youth transition officer/s and a school psychologist. Suitable applicants will ideally have experience and credibility in student engagement and transitions, case management, social and emotional learning program development, a background in student support and current professional learning, or the capacity to undertake targeted professional learning in areas such as de-escalation and Positive Handling (Team Teach), Reclaiming Youth at Risk (Model of Circle of Courage), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention In Schools and trauma-informed practice.
Suitable applicants are required to hold and maintain a valid WA driver’s licence. Teachers in our setting are required to transport students in lease or hire vehicles. There is travel across our school, to attend professional learning opportunities that are a part of our induction process and core training.
All functions of Statewide Services support successful outcomes for all students. This is achieved through a focus on better integration of services with schools, students, families, and external service providers; supporting schools and networks of schools to deliver high quality teaching and learning in every classroom; and creating expanded opportunities for students to develop the academic, personal, and social competencies they will need for participation in the workforce and society of the future.
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.
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $13,730 approved to 31 December 2025 (see below).
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation.
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays).
- more than 15 days of other leave, including personal leave.
- subsidised accommodation where applicable.
Teachers – School of Alternative Learning Settings located in Kununurra in 2025 will receive up to an additional $13,730 per annum. Note that additional payments are gross, per annum amounts, and will be adjusted for tenure and work fraction.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicole Maurer, Associate Principal on (08) 9402 6324 or nicole.maurer@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Nicole Maurer on 0436 926 195.
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 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH965130
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) Friday, 2 May 2025
