This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026.
Gladys Newton School is a specialist public school, providing high quality teaching programs for students with complex needs, aged 4 to 18 years, diagnosed with intellectual and physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and behavioural problems, often diagnosed with autism.
We offer individualised and practical primary and secondary educational programs, covering all curriculum areas, allowing for all students’ social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. We work closely with families, therapists, specialists and agencies to ensure wholistic approach towards every individual with complex needs. Our school community is positive and caring, supporting students, their parents, and the local community members to achieve common goals.
Gladys Newton School has embraced its shared vision of “Educating for a brighter future” in all aspects of its operation. Our commitment to achieving our purpose and priorities is enhanced by our core Values: Flexibility, Uniqueness, Teamwork, Understanding, Respect and Excellence (FUTURE).
The school is often visited by former students who share their fond memories with us.
Find out more about our school by visiting gladysnewtonschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are ideally seeking a passionate, innovative, and student-centred Education Support Teacher to join our dedicated team. Experience and/or qualifications in Physical Education would be highly desirable.
The Education Support Teacher plays a vital role in providing high-quality educational programs and pastoral care for students with diagnosed disabilities and complex learning needs. We are ideally seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly skilled applicant who displays a strong understanding of a broad range of disabilities and evidence-based practices that support student growth in literacy, numeracy, communication, independent living, and social-emotional development.
Experience, qualifications, or a displayed interest in Physical Education are highly desirable. The successful applicant may be required to deliver engaging and inclusive physical education programs that promote physical wellbeing, motor skill development, participation, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles for students with diverse abilities.
The successful applicant should be able to lead and work collaboratively with a team of Education Assistants to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. They will ideally actively engage with and contribute to the school community and work closely with families, therapists, and external agencies to develop coordinated approaches that enhance student outcomes.
The successful applicant should contribute positively to collaborative team planning processes, participate in ongoing professional learning, and display a commitment to continuous improvement. They should be skilled in planning, programming, assessing, and reporting within an integrated curriculum framework, ensuring learning experiences are tailored to meet the individual needs, abilities, and goals of each student.
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 Andrzej Gruszecki, Principal, on (08) 9413 1900 or by emailing Andrzej.Gruszecki@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Olga White on 0438 950 252.
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 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/TCH1048076
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, 13 July 2026.
