This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre (West Coast SESC) is an Independent Public-School catering for students with special educational needs in Years 7 to 12, located 18km from Perth in the suburb of Warwick. Our students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds - a feature which serves to enrich our learning environment. Working with our community, we achieve our school vision of 'Caring, Achieving, together'.
At West Coast SESC, our students are encouraged to develop skills relevant to their individual needs and to take pride in their achievements. All our students are supported to embrace opportunities to fulfil their educational and personal goals to achieve their highest potential and be well prepared to live and work in a rapidly changing and diverse society. We have high expectations of our students and work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders to provide authentic and relevant curriculum. Curriculums include but are not limited to; English, Maths, Health and Physical Education, Zones of Regulation, Workplace Learning, Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) , Bushrangers, Protective Behaviours Education and You Can Do It!
Find out more about our school by visiting westcoastsesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking an educator with a genuine commitment to supporting students with disabilities, who utilises reflective practice and responsiveness to individual needs. The successful applicant should ideally be flexible and adaptable, capable of delivering engagement programs for students at educational risk, including those facing attendance challenges. They should ideally be able to implement whole-class, small group, individualised, and remote learning programs as needed. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), self-regulation strategies, escalation profiles, and behaviour intervention planning would be highly regarded.
The successful applicant would ideally deliver high-quality, purposeful, and engaging learning programs with a focus on developing students’ functional literacy, numeracy, communication, and independence skills. Learning programs will be individualised to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with ASD and complex learning profiles.
Applicants with experience working in a primary school context for literacy and numeracy, and that have extensive experience of students with autism with complex high needs as well as communication and behavioural challenges would be highly regarded.
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 Carol Clarke, Principal on (08) 9345 6600 or carol.clarke@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 four (4) 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/TCH1045938
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, 22 June 2026
