This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
The School
Northam Senior High School (SHS) has commenced an Instructional Strategies Framework so a deep understanding of “Teaching For Impact” would be beneficial.
Northam SHS has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt districts. With over 600 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Northam SHS is a school where everyone matters and where the school vision of “A Community United” is underpinned by our values of Connection, Courage, Collaboration and Communication. We work in partnership with students, staff, parents/carers and the community to achieve the best results for all.
The Community
Located in the heart of the picturesque Avon Valley, Northam is home to a diverse range of tourist and heritage attractions, including hot air ballooning, cultural experiences, wildflowers, tours & trails, historic buildings, horse racing, and much, much more. The Avon River flows through the town and has an abundance of bird life, including the unique white swan. Spanning the river next to the Visitor Centre and Bila Koort Boodya is the pedestrian suspension bridge, which is the longest of its kind in Australia.
For more information about Northam visit www.northam.wa.gov.au.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
Northam SHS is seeking an Education Support Teacher - Learning Support Coordinator to join their high-quality regional school.
The key role of the Teacher - Learning Support Coordinator is work across the school supporting our students with diagnosed and imputed disabilities. This role will involve a range of teaching and non-teaching responsibilities with an allocation of FTE dedicated to teaching students in programs designed for students at educational risk. The Teacher - Education Support – Learning Support Coordinator will also work collaboratively with leaders, teachers and allied professionals to ensure that students are supported in their learning through a tiered model of service delivery.
We are seeking applicants who are ideally hardworking and knowledgeable about a range of disabilities and the implementation of research-based strategies to support and enhance individual student progress. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to engage with and contribute to the wider school community. They will work collaboratively with families, staff, and outside agencies to improve student outcomes and will take a lead role to:
- Co-ordinate Documented Planning processes for students identified through the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCDD) on School Students with a Disability; and/or is receiving an Individual Disability Allocation (IDA).
- Meet with all interested parties to create plans for identified/targeted students to ensure clear targets and strategies are included in these plans that these plans are reviewed regularly.
- Support staff to review/revise classroom programs/activities/assessments to meet the needs of all students.
- Support classroom teachers in the creation of differentiated resources aimed at engaging students who require support in the learning areas.
- Plan and program small group interventions to assist Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.
- Investigate and coordinate Professional Learning around the learning support and differentiation, relevant to the school’s current needs.
- Coordinate and support the Education Assistant team, including timetabling.
- Collaboratively maintain and review student disability resourcing applications and checklists.
- Develop processes to ensure clear lines of communication between families, staff and external providers in the distribution of essential information.
The successful applicant will ideally have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to professional learning and a high-level of participation in collaborative team planning.
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:
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below.
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Teachers and school administrators employed at Northam Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers
Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.
Find out if you are eligible on IKON.
*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Richard Kardol, Deputy Principal on (08) 9621 6300 or emailing richard.kardol@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 three (3) 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/TCH1028529
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 Friday, 6 March 2026
