This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026.
The Hampton Senior High School (SHS) Vision is to develop culturally responsive, high impact educators who foster student aspiration, innovation and achievement. Hampton is in need of a Literacy Support Teacher at 1.0FTE but would also be happy to receive applications from experienced teachers who can work in a part time capacity as we may have the capacity to be flexible in how we address the need.
Hampton is continuing our improvement focus with our strong culture of collaboration and consistently high expectation of standards for staff and students. In our journey of school excellence, Hampton embraces the Department's Quality Teaching Strategy. This strategy supports the development of teaching excellence through evidence-based practice in quality teaching and improvements in teaching practice. Hampton is proudly a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school where we embrace our CORRE Values of being Caring, Organised, Resilient, Respectful and Engaged.
Find out more about our school by visiting hampton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Hampton SHS is seeking to appoint a dedicated literacy support teacher to work between our English and Learning Support programs in our lower school Literacy Focus Program. This position works in conjunction with two of our flagship programs: The Learning Support Program and our Specialised Learning Program (SLP) - Autism, both line managed by our highly experienced Program Coordinators.
The successful applicant should liaise closely with the Focus English team to support the program’s mission of strengthening literacy and numeracy foundations, improving student confidence, and accelerating progress for those requiring targeted intervention.
The focus of these programs is to engage students in meaningful and appropriate curriculum that provides a breadth of experience relevant to them as individuals. Improving the literacy and numeracy of our students is a major goal. There is an emphasis placed on pathways and transition throughout their secondary schooling journey.
Hampton SHS caters to over 200 students with a diagnosed condition, including more than 80 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Applicants should display a good range of knowledge and experience in ASD and other conditions, mental health disorders and learning disabilities, such as ADHD.
This role may include some student case management and:
- Small group intervention teaching (up to 16 students in our literacy programs);
- Individual education plan leadership;
- Student testing/monitoring of results;
- Collaboration with Education Assistants and Student Support Workers;
- Collaboration with English, ASD-SLP and Learning/Literacy Support teachers; and
- Ongoing collaboration with the Focus Program team, contributing to shared planning, data analysis, program refinement, and alignment to program goals within the English learning area.
As part of responsibilities with the In Focus Program, the teacher may:
- Liaise regularly with the Focus Literacy Coordinator, English HOLAs and staff to ensure consistent approaches to literacy intervention;
- Contribute to evidence‑based planning and targeted instruction aligned to Focus program goals;
- Monitor progress of identified students and communicate outcomes with relevant stakeholders;
- Support the delivery of high‑impact strategies embedded within the Focus intervention cycles.
As a member of our team, you will ideally be a conscientious, flexible and innovative teacher who is committed to the development of the whole student. You will ideally be actively involved both within the school and wider community, highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence‑based decision making and differentiation.
Applicants should be motivated, possess the ability to teach secondary and display knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum. As a teacher at our school, you should deliver a differentiated curriculum which meets the needs of all students and have an expectation that all students can reach their potential. You should be a teacher who aspires for academic excellence and is committed to high quality teaching and learning.
You will ideally possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. You should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students, as well as facilitating the development of students’ self‑awareness and understanding of their own identity.
The role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of our students as well as being a key part of shaping and strengthening our Learning Support Team and contributing to the advancement of the Focus Literacy Program. These elements are vital to our students’ success and future lives.
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 Tracy Griffiths, Principal, on (08) 6235 7100 or by emailing tracy.griffiths@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 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: IPS/TCH1029240
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 Monday, 09 March 2026.
