Branch: Southern River College
Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Location: Gosnells
Closing Date: 2026-06-26 4:30 PM
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Southern River College (SRC) is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and passionate Literacy and Numeracy Support Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team.
SRC seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.
Our River Way is a pedagogical framework that ensures staff utilise Visible Learning and embed the DoE’s Teaching for Impact resource. Our culturally responsive approach enables a safe, inclusive and supported learning environment that creates a sense of belonging. The Wellbeing Centre uses a growth mindset to support all students and where student voice is valued and affirmed.
Find out more about our school by visiting southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant would be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic improvement in a supportive environment. It would be highly regarded that the successful applicant is committed to personal and professional growth and displays high standards of professionalism. The successful applicant should embrace collaboration working within a team environment. Applicants with experience in primary settings looking to move into a secondary school are strongly encourage to consider applying for this role.
The successful applicant will ideally display the ability to provide purposeful and relevant learning experiences that cater for different student learning needs along with the ability to teach across English, Maths, Science and Humanities. Specific expertise in literacy would be advantageous.
A particular aspect of this role would involve working intensively with students in need of literacy and numeracy support in Years 7 - 9, with knowledge of Special Educational Needs Reporting to Parents is also desirable.
In this role you would support the development of innovative classroom practices and a working knowledge of Explicit Instruction would be highly advantageous.
SRC's Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) offers a range of individual learning and personal development strategies for students who require additional assistance with their studies in Maths, English, Science and Humanities. The Centre is available for students in Years 7 to 9 by interview and testing only. Our TLC Program is an intervention program that caters to a selected group of students in need of greater support in Literacy and Numeracy through their middle years. The classes are aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum and provide students with individual learning programs based upon their particular levels of learning and engagement,
Students are supported in English, Maths, Humanities and the Sciences. Within a nurturing environment, our dedicated and experienced TLC teachers provide small group and/or one-to-one teaching. Collaboration with teachers, adjustments to assessment and support with behaviour management are just some of the methodologies in providing an education plan that aspires to encouraging the student to reach their personal best.
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 Courtney Wilson, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9391 6500 or emailing
[email protected].
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
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
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 three (3) 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/TCH1050364
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 June 2026
