We are seeking to establish a pool of Engagement Teacher for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. 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

The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery. SSEN:BE provides educational support and services with schools for students who present with extreme, complex and challenging behaviours across a Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) context. A continuum of consultative support with schools for students is delivered through Engagement Centres and the Midland Learning Academy. The services of Engagement Centres and the Academy are coordinated through SSEN:BE which provides the administrative structure that oversees and manages these services as a Statewide model of supports for schools, teachers, and students. The services complement other teams working in networks, regions, and schools, supporting a greater number of students across the state. Support is available across the public school system.

- Professional learning to improve student engagement and behaviour.
- Consultative support for schools needing additional assistance with planning for those students with very complex needs.
- Direct and indirect support for individual students exhibiting the most extreme, challenging,



and complex needs.

The Role

As an accomplished practitioner, the suitable applicants should develop, implement, and report on individual case management of K-12 students with highly complex needs and challenging behaviour and create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments. You should confidently provide a high level of consultancy to school staff and establish and maintain effective working relationships to improve student related outcomes. Suitable applicants should ideally participate in and deliver targeted professional learning, to engage professionally with colleagues, parents and the community including other Departmental teams and external agencies to support student engagement. Suitable applicants would also be responsible for teaching students that are located on-site at the Engagement Centre on an alternate education arrangement as part of supporting multi-tiered systems of support to student engagement.

Knowledge of Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA): Special Educational Needs (SEN) planning and reporting; social and emotional learning programs; Trauma Informed Practice; Positive Behaviour Support; Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Strategies and an application of student behavioural interventions would be considered advantageous. Suitable applicants should ideally have prior experience and knowledge in managing challenging behaviours for students along with supporting other colleagues to develop improved behaviour management skill sets, knowledge of CMS suite and Western Australia Positive Behaviour Support (WA PBS)



is desirable.

Suitable applicants may be required to travel to schools within the Midwest region to provide support. It may also involve travel across our school. Suitable applicants may also be required to attend associated training and school development days at our main school site which operates out of Statewide Services Centre in Padbury. This travel may involve overnight stays. Suitable applicants may need to hold and maintain a current WA drivers’ licence for the duration of the role.

Qualified 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.

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.

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; 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/TCH1061278

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 August 2026

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📌 Teacher - Engagement (Shire of West Arthur)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of West Arthur