This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Sir David Brand School is the hub of a dynamic community. Our school works in partnership with families and their service providers to create Rich Full Lives for students with a diverse range of special educational needs in Kindergarten to Year 12. We promote resilience and independence to ensure every child has a successful and sustainable future. Our school community is warm and welcoming.
The Sir David Brand School team conducts thorough needs assessments to inform the innovative programs we design to suit each student's needs. Our inclusive curriculum embraces the Australian curriculum, the Early Years Framework, ABLEWA, TEACCH and digital technologies including those for students with complex communication needs.
Find out more about our school by visiting Sir David Brand School or Schools Online
The Role
Successful applicants will ideally have the sound pedagogical knowledge, instructional skills required to run high quality, targeted student programs and have a solid grasp of positive behaviour support. Successful applicants should also have sound organisational abilities and leadership skills. A positive team work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills are a large component of the role as is an ability to cater for the high support and diverse learning needs of students with disabilities. Effective and positive behaviour socialisation skills are highly desirable.
Successful applicants will ideally be motivated, practical, hardworking, innovative and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Sucessful applicants should pursue excellence in classroom teaching, in particular when working with students with high needs. Applicants who are motivated to build strong partnerships with students, families and colleagues are encouraged to apply.
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 Heath Bradley, Principal on (08) 9462 6500 or Heath.Bradley@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 two (2) 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/TCH975924
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 26 June 2025
