Vacancy: Education Support Teacher
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Education Support Teacher to join our committed and supportive Education Support Team. This is a full-time, fixed term position, for Semester One, 2027 only.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Head of Inclusion, you will be instrumental in promoting a culture of belonging and inclusion across the College. This rewarding role focuses on supporting students to access learning opportunities, engage in extracurricular activities, develop positive relationships and experience success in all facets of College life.
Your responsibilities include:
- The ability to teach and assess literacy and numeracy for students of varying abilities.
- Strong working knowledge of positive behaviour support practices.
- Contribute to the development of the Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) that promote the social and spiritual development of our students.
- Be innovative in your teaching methodologies, keeping up to date with current philosophical and pedagogical trends specifically in Education Support.
- Build positive working relationships within the existing Educational Support Team
- Build rapport with our student group and work in partnership with parent’s/care givers and external allied health providers to develop a holistic understanding of our students.
What we are seeking:
- An energetic, passionate and dedicated Education Support Teacher.
- An excellent team player, with the initiative to proactively step in and support team members and students.
- A highly organised teacher with the ability to plan lessons and coordinate workdays effectively with clear structure to meet the learning needs of each student.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students with the ability to respond to a fast-paced working environment.
- Knowledge and experience of inclusive teaching practices, with the ability to support students with complex needs in a general classroom setting.
- Excellent ability to communicate to our students and parents with purpose and meaning.
- Curiosity and the desire to want to understand the perspective of our students by using well developed actively listening techniques.
- Passion and desire to have a positive impact on our Education Support students to grow lifelong learning attributes.
Desirable:
- Masters in Special Education
- Sounds~Write trained.
- ASDAN trained.
Be part of something excellent.
Applications close: 4:00pm Wednesday 18 November, 2026. Please provide a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and a CV highlighting your suitability for this position. Please address all applications to the Principal, Mr Leo Di Gregorio.
Email: employment@sacredheart.wa.edu.au
The way we give back to our people: Sacred Heart College gives back generously to our employees with offers on many benefits such as our own wellness program, corporate healthcare rates, onsite weights and fitness studio and a very active social club.
Sacred Heart College prides itself of living the motto of Always Striving Upwards and our three key values of Compassion, Courage and Respect encompass what it means to be part of the Sacred Heart community.
Important Requirements
The successful applicant must fully support the objectives and ethos of Catholic education. Additionally, applicants are required to provide evidence of a current Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to appointment.
