This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
PineView Primary School (PS) is in the growing suburb of Baldivis, surrounded by developing housing estates with many young families. The school opened its doors to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in 2021 and, in 2022, opened an onsite Education Support Program that provides specialist education for students with disability. Pine View PS provides students with an inclusive education to ensure each child develops skills and knowledge to achieve their goals.
Find out more about our school by visiting Pineview Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking highly motivated Education Support Teacher with expertise in the development of individualised programs catering for academic, social-emotional and behaviour goals. Developing strategies for all students to access differentiated curriculum is a key aspect of this role.
The successful applicant will ideally work collaboratively within the school to provide an inclusive educational environment that provides additional support for individual students and their learning needs. A high level of interpersonal skills would be ideal to foster positive relationships and establish and maintain networks with colleagues, parents and external providers.
The successful applicant should display a strong knowledge of Western Australian Curriculum, particularly in Mathematics and English, displaying highly effective content pedagogical knowledge and practice to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for students. They should use a variety of appropriate and differentiated assessment tools to inform student progress, provide constructive feedback and drive further learning. Prior experience in developing individualised documented plans using Special Educational Needs (SEN) planning will be highly regarded.
In addition, applicants should display the ability to develop positive relationships with students, staff and the school community. A knowledge of implementing WAPBS will be considered favourably.
We are looking for teachers who are committed to ongoing professional growth and development, supportive of whole school and team processes. If you are a collegial and collaborative educator with a willingness to embrace and share innovative ideas and approaches, we highly encourage you to apply to join our friendly team.
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 Christian Louis, Principal on (08) 9531 5950 or emailing Christian.Louis@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.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one 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: IPS/TCH974394
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, 16 June 2025
