Are you a passionate educator committed to making a positive difference to the engagement, wellbeing, and achievement outcomes of disengaged secondary students?
The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) is seeking to establish a pool of Teachers - Engagement for their Midland Learning Academy (MLA) for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise from Term 2, 2026 and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 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.
SSEN:BE - Midland Learning Academy
The Midland Learning Academy (MLA) is a small, specialist secondary school (Year 7-12) delivering a high-quality public education for students who are experiencing significant challenges to their engagement in a traditional (mainstream) school setting. At MLA we offer personalised learning experiences and holistic wrap-around supports to successfully re-engage young people with their chosen education, training, or employment pathways. Students are referred to MLA directly from schools, the education regions or through other Statewide Services pathways and specialist schools.
MLA staff work in partnership with the young person and their caregivers to develop personalised pathway plans which incorporate targeted learning and wellbeing needs which are reviewed collaboratively each term. MLA is a child-safe organisation where all members of the school community actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to enacting their legal obligations according to national child safety standards.
All MLA staff commit to upholding and enacting the WA Department of Education values of equity, integrity, voice, teamwork, care, learning and the standard of cultural safety. In addition, MLA employees commit to creating a learning environment which is responsive to the positive growth and development needs of all young people. This includes opportunities to strengthen their sense of safety, belonging, mastery, independence, adventure, and generosity.
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online
The Role
At MLA, we are seeking teachers who ideally;
* Are culturally responsive, restorative, and trauma wise in both their thinking and practice.
* Engage in critical reflection to improve their knowledge and skills. Teachers demonstrate a willingness to work with an instructional coach and engage in fortnightly supervision discussions. They convey a "growth mindset" and use multiple sources of feedback on their classroom practice to inform their professional learning goals.
* Have a deep understanding of the impact of significant adversity and trauma on student engagement, learning and wellbeing outcomes.
* Display unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in their relationships with young people and all members of the school community.
* Work effectively as part of a team supporting the young person. There is an expectation that all teachers work in collaboration with other teachers and with wellbeing and learning support staff, to provide quality outcomes for students.
* Display highly impactful teaching strategies across mixed ages, abilities, and subject areas to maximise engagement, wellbeing and ultimately achieve personalised student outcomes. This includes the provision of targeted support for students with specific learning needs, including those who require academic extension.
* Are aware of the diverse pathways available to senior secondary students and demonstrate flexibility in the delivery of those courses.
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 Sheona Motroni, Deputy Principal on or
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 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.
Application Instructions
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below
.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position.
Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel
as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template
with
:
* Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
* 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
* Professional Knowledge
* Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
* Click 'Apply for Job'
* Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
* Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help?
Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.
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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1017265
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 February 2026