We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Kenwick School is an independent public school (IPS) that teaches students aged 4 years to 19 years, with wide ranging special educational needs. These include severe to profound intellectual disabilities, sensory and physical impairments, as well as other complex medical and behavioural conditions.
Find out more about our school by visiting kenwickschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
To be a suitable applicant you will ideally:
- have qualifications or experience in Education Support
- be committed to excellence in developing, implementing and monitoring innovative classroom practices
- positively lead a team of Education Assistants within the classroom
- have a responsive, proactive management approach to complex and challenging behaviours (including, as appropriate, physical restraint and escorts).
- have effective classroom management skills to enhance student wellbeing
- be flexible, have strong interpersonal and communication skills,
- purposefully engage in professional learning
- possess high-level collaborative team planning skills.
Experience is desirable in the following areas:
- Developing individualised positive behaviour support plans
- Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), independent living, work experience and life skills programs, community access, horticultural and multisensory programs.
- Developing Individual Education Planning linked to the Western Australian Curriculum and specifically Abilities Based Learning and Education Western Australia (ABLEWA).
- Use of Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) such as Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD), Touch Chat, Proloquo2go, Lamp
- Integrating information technology in the classroom.
There is a strong commitment by staff at Kenwick School to be part of a team and accepting leadership roles and responsibilities beyond their classroom. All staff are expected to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers and other staff. Staff are encouraged to attend relevant, ongoing professional development sessions and to take an active part in decision making at the school.
We are committed to maximising the educational achievement of all students, promoting acceptance and tolerance of individual differences in self and others, and encouraging open and positive communication with all stakeholders. Students are consistently given clear guidelines for appropriate behaviour at school and pro-social development strategies are implemented in a positive, rational and professional manner in collaboration with parents and carers
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 Mark Watson, Principal, on (08) 6216 4100 or emailing Mark.Watson@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Mark Watson on 0429 681 303.
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
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement 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 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/TCH1035146
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 7 April 2026
