Teacher - Education Support

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 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Gwynne Park Education Support Centre (GPESC), situated alongside Gwynne Park Primary School in Brookdale, is dedicated to providing a caring, inclusive, and responsive educational environment. We recognise and celebrate the individuality of every student and, through strong partnerships with families, empower learners to develop confidence, independence, and the skills needed to achieve their personal and academic goals.

Find out more about our school by visiting gwynneparkesc.org.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are ideally seeking passionate and dedicated educators who are committed to making a meaningful difference in students' lives. The ideal applicants should display expertise in explicit teaching practices and positive behaviour support, fostering improved learning outcomes, student engagement, and wellbeing.

Suitable applicants should be flexible, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and show a commitment to professional growth and collaborative team planning. You should be adept at self-reflection and continuously seeking ways to enhance your teaching practices. Experience with a range of disabilities and effective strategies for supporting individual development, Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is highly valued.

As a teacher at GPESC, you would positively lead a team of Education Assistants to foster a safe and nurturing learning space, engage actively with the school community and work closely with families, therapists, and outside agencies to drive student success. If you’re hardworking, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about thinking creatively, delivering teaching and learning for students with diagnosed disabilities, we invite you to apply.

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 Natasha Naylor, Principal, on (08) 9391 40***or emailing **************@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 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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1063365

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25th September 2026