This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension (6 to 12 months)
Mount Margaret Aboriginal Community is situated 32 kilometres south west of Laverton on a recently sealed road and 330 kms north east of WA's largest provincial city, Kalgoorlie. The school and community have an excellent relationship with local mining companies who support the school in various ways, including our healthy lunch program and provide opportunities for employment.
Mount Margaret School exists as an integral part of the Mount Margaret Community. It is committed to providing a flexible, caring learning environment that recognises Aboriginal culture to ensure learning opportunities for all students to achieve success through a quality education.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
This role has been created for Semester 2 of 2026 in order to collaboratively support an 8-year-old student with complex needs and to provide relief time for staff professional learning and Duties Other than Teaching (DOTT). The intention is to build school capacity to most effectively support neurodiverse students and students with specific learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, and complex communication challenges.
The teaching role is envisioned to comprise approximately 0.6 FTE to collaboratively support students with complex needs, including planning and supporting students to access the classroom teachers and the curriculum at an appropriate level and gradually. The remaining time (approximately 0.4 FTE) will consist of DOTT relief, teacher release for additional Professional Learning (PL) and other teaching duties as directed, according to the needs of the school.
The successful applicant will ideally have training and/or experience in primary school setting, and be willing to engage in culturally responsive practices. Education support experience would also be beneficial, but not essential.
Key features of the role:
- Support a student with complex needs, including comprehensive understanding of ASD, and Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology and methods.
- Work closely with classroom teachers on ways for student to access curriculum and in-class experiences.
- Consult with School of Special Education Needs: Disability (SSEN:D) and other specialists.
- Support the student in navigating school routines and procedures, including use of visual schedules and other prompts to support school-based behaviours.
- Support the student in developing self-regulation and independent functioning skills over time.
- Work closely with family and community in supporting the student.
- Liaise closely with school psychologist.
- Identify and plan for appropriate Special Education Needs (SEN) outcomes.
- Generate comprehensive documented plan for student(s) with complex needs.
- Liaise closely with principal for regular planning and monitoring sessions and collaborate closely with classroom staff.
- Engage in processes to update school strategic plan (aka business plan) to reflect disability-focussed inclusive practices.
Please note the successful teacher must be prepared to live and work in a remote Aboriginal community with limited services. (nearest town = Laverton – 32km away on recently sealed road).
The community is alcohol free. School staff must not consume alcohol or to bring alcohol into their homes.
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:
- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 a year
- District Allowance of $2 734 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Mount Margaret Remote Community 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.
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
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.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sean Bruce-Cullen, Principal on 0401 199 304 or emailing Sean.Bruce-Cullen@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: SS/TCH1048640
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
