Teacher - Education Support

WA Public School Jobs - WA State Education Jobs. – Busselton WA

***Applicants deemed suitable from process SS/TCH989963 need not re-apply.***

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 2026 and 2027 school year Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage.

The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

***Applicants deemed suitable from process SS/TCH989963 need not re-apply.***

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 2026 and 2027 school year Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage.

The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

The School

Geographe Education Support Centre is located in Busselton and caters for students with a range of disabilities from Kindergarten to Year 12. Throughout their school years, our students have amazing opportunities. They will learn how to care for themselves, be responsible, stay safe, protect themselves and be confident and caring individuals.

They will actively engage in their communities through caring for the environment, joining teams, becoming great workers and volunteering.

In addition to learning skills to live an interesting and fulfilling life, students will be encouraged to make friends and contribute to their community. Through communication, problems solving, learning about the world, and conducting investigations, they will develop lifelong learning skills.

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

The Role

We are seeking qualified education support teachers to work across our (K-12) school. An education support teaching qualification or significant experience working with students with disabilities is essential. Our staff work collaboratively across both campuses and there is a constant exchange of ideas between our primary and secondary staff.

Suitable applicants will ideally use explicit teaching strategies and exhibit effective classroom management skills to enhance student learning and wellbeing. Applicants should also be flexible, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to professional learning and a high-level of participation in collaborative team planning. We are looking for teachers who can thrive in a close knit small team of teachers.

They should plan, program, and assess using an integrated curriculum, differentiated to meet individual student needs. Applicants will also ideally have highly effective teaching practices, an ability to self-reflect and a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice.

We are seeking applicants who are ideally hardworking and knowledgeable about a range of disabilities and the implementation of strategies to support and enhance individual development in all areas. Teachers in an education support environment positively manage a team of Education Assistants to create a safe and supportive learning environment for students. They engage with and contribute to the school community and work collaboratively with families, therapists, and outside agencies to improve student outcomes.

Good team management and problem solving skills are highly regarded.

We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, we have embraced the Berry Street Education Model approach in our school, we are a positive education school. Knowledge of these approaches would be ideal.

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:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• subsidised accommodation where applicable
• free relocation

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 ***************@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5***.

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.

Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Vicki Milne-Peters, Principal on (08) 9751 78***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Vicki Milne-Peters on 0437 994 *** or ***************@eduction.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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1047724

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 July 2026

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