Teacher - Primary

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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.

Overview

Dumbleyung Primary School is a small, community-oriented school with 58 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Students and staff are well-known to each other and share a sense of belonging and pride in their school. As a small school, we can offer opportunities not available to larger schools and our students benefit from a range of experiences that enhance their primary education. Our small staff support each other to achieve great things for our students and contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online. For more information about Dumbleyung visit here and visit our Facebook page here.

The Role

We are actively seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher, you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations and cultivate a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.

Ideally, you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.

As a member of our team, you would leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. For additional information on all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on

Mobility appointments

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers: Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school. Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

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, 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
• 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: 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 of up to three 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 two 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH 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 Monday, 13 October 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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