Teacher - Education Support

Teacher - Education Support

Department of Education, Western Australia

Overview

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

Burbridge School provides individualised diverse and innovative learning programmes for students in Kindergarten to Year 12 with moderate to severe special needs. Burbridge School is situated 15 km north of Perth in Koondoola. Students benefit from purpose‑built, specialist facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium, enterprise gardens, library, medical room, kitchen with both regular and switch‑adapted appliances, light and dark multi‑sensory room, and a life skills centre. These facilities assist in inspiring a meaningful and positive future for the students to develop as confident and competent adults.

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

Role

We are seeking ethical, dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic special education teachers with excellent interpersonal skills who are capable of creating high quality, effective teaching and learning experiences for their students.

Each class has a team of education assistants that work with the teacher to support the learning needs of the students. Teachers are expected to actively lead and support the staff in their team. This includes coordinating weekly meetings, providing training and undertaking performance development. The desire to invest in developing positive working relationships with students, parents and colleagues is a key focus for all staff at Burbridge School.

We are looking for team‑orientated teachers who are passionate about teaching to join the dynamic team of teachers currently at our school. Our staff are expected to demonstrate a preparedness to collaborate with and support other colleagues in the development and implementation of the school’s curriculum. This includes ensuring access to the curriculum for all students, inclusive of their individual needs. Staff commitment to implementing whole‑school curriculum policies and programs in English, Maths and Health and Wellbeing (e.g. Protective Education, Positive Behaviour Support and MOVE) needs to be evident.

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.

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Selvarani Bird, Principal on (08) 9345 6700 or emailing Selvarani.bird@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Selvarani Bird on 0422 370 622.

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

• 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.
• 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 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/TCH1020493

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

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 February 2026

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