Overview
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency. The School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) – Northam is seeking to appoint a teacher for a fixed term position at the Northam site.
About SALS
The SALS program targets students with complex and challenging behaviour who benefit from a short-term, intensive intervention program. SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students' social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to effect positive and lasting change in behaviour. The program may provide access to specialists such as paediatricians, clinical psychologists, or psychiatrists. There are 13 SALS sites located in Western Australia, including SALS Administration in Padbury. Students receive an intensive, individualised program of support with a strong focus on social skills and self-regulation. Learning and engagement is flexible, co-designed with students, culturally responsive and supports self-determination and interpersonal connection.
The Role
The successful applicant would benefit from teaching positions that provide the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to developing the program, inform strategic direction, and establish new sites. We are looking for dedicated teachers who can work in a team, using strong communication skills to engage students and improve wellbeing and engagement. Skills in developing and implementing a social and emotional curriculum that meets student needs are valued; practical knowledge of the circle of courage is advantageous. Teachers will support individual learning plans utilising an integrated curriculum approach.
The SALS program provides teachers with the opportunity to be part of a multi-skilled, student-centric team built around an ecological framework of support.
The SALS sites are staffed by a Program Coordinator, a team of three teachers with support from a student support officer and a school psychologist. Successful applicants will ideally have experience in student engagement and transitions, case management, social and emotional learning program development, a background in student support and current professional learning, or the capacity to undertake targeted professional learning in areas such as de-escalation, team teaching, circle of courage, therapeutic crisis intervention in schools and trauma-informed practice.
Successful applicants may be required to hold and maintain a valid WA driver's licence. Teachers may transport students in lease or hire vehicles, and/or travel to schools within the Metropolitan Region. There may also be travel across the school to attend professional learning and support other sites.
All functions of Statewide Services support successful outcomes for all students through better integration of services with schools, families, and external service providers; supporting schools and networks of schools to deliver high quality teaching and learning in every classroom; and creating expanded opportunities for students to develop academic, personal, and social competencies for participation in the workforce and society of the future.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education includes benefits such as competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. For more details about benefits, visit the professional and personal benefits page.
Teachers – SALS located in Northam in 2026 will receive up to an additional $8,020 per annum. These payments are gross, per annum amounts and will be adjusted for tenure and work fraction. The payment is a separate benefit and does not form part of the employee's contract of employment.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Anthony Maher, Associate Principal on 0439 490 863 or anthony.maher@education.wa.edu.au. During the school holidays, please contact Anthony Maher on 0439 490 863.
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 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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 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 work-related referees, with one 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 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: SS/TCH1038706. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 May 2025
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