We have 2x, 12-month fixed term, full-time positions commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.

FTE may be negotiable for the successful applicants

The School

School Of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) provides educational support for children with hearing loss, vision impairment or dual sensory loss from birth to completion of school.  SSEN: S is based at the Statewide Services Centre in Padbury and supports children in both public and non-government schools throughout Western Australia.

SSEN: S operates the Deaf Education and Vision Education programs to support eligible children, their schools and families. Within these programs, SSEN: S supports young children from birth to completion of school with the SSEN: S Early Childhood Service (0-4 years) or in their local schools with the Visiting Teacher Service. SSEN:S employs teachers with specialist skills and other specialist staff such as educational audiologists, school psychologists, braille transcribers, Deaf education officers and educational interpreters.

Teachers in the Early Childhood Service deliver targeted learning programs based on the St Gabriel’s Curriculum, including areas such as Language and Communication, Cognition, Audiology and Speech. Visiting Teachers deliver targeted learning programs based on the Expanded Core Curriculum including areas such as Audiology, Language and Communication, Functional Skills for Curriculum Access and Social and Emotional Skills. Additionally, Visiting Teachers provide consulting support to schools and agencies in the provision of appropriate teaching and learning adjustments.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.ssens.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

For more information about the School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory, and our diverse role in supporting students with vision impairment, hearing loss or dual sensory loss, please press the play button below.

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally display a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, and the Early Years Learning Framework, and best classroom practices to cater for the needs of individual students with a sensory disability. Additionally, a sound knowledge of developing and implementing personalised learning plans, assessment tools and reporting to parents and schools in a timely manner is highly desirable. As our service encompasses children from birth (or point of diagnosis) to the start of Pre-primary, we are seeking teachers with experience in working with young children and their families.

We are seeking applicants who are willing to undertake regular professional development and who are interested in expanding their professional knowledge. It is highly desirable that applicants for all Teacher of the Deaf positions hold a Master’s degree majoring in Deaf/Hard of Hearing or similar or are working towards this qualification. Successful applicants without a Master’s degree with specialisation in Deaf/Hard of Hearing or similar, may be required to undertake relevant tertiary studies. Suitable applicants may be required to complete an Auslan program either by distance education or an in-house program upon appointment to a position within SSEN: S.

The role may involve extensive state-wide travel with overnight stays including flights and/or long-distance driving, some of which may be in remote locations. The successful applicant may be required to hold a current and valid ‘C' class driver’s licence. Travel may involve the use of the employee’s own motor vehicle which must be registered, insured and in safe working order.

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 Karen Ierino. Associate Principal on (08) 9402 6409 or emailing karen.ierino@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Fiona Bywaters on 9402 6407 or fiona.bywaters@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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/TCH1064728

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 Tuesday, 29 September 2026