Teacher - K-6

We are seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood and Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Located in the heart of Bunbury, approximately 170 kilometres south of Perth, Carey Park Primary School (PS) caters for around 280 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our modern, multi-storey school building has been purposefully designed to maximise student engagement, with learning spaces that connect seamlessly to outdoor environments. In 2013, we proudly achieved Independent Public-School status, a recognition of our strong governance and commitment to excellence.

Carey Park Primary School has a rich history, strong traditions, and a proud identity. Our ' Choose Respect' initiative is embedded across the school, fostering a culture of care, kindness, and consideration. This approach is strongly supported by our community, with well-established partnerships between the school, families, and local organisations reinforcing our shared values.

We are seeking passionate, collaborative, and dedicated teachers—both classroom and specialist—to join our dynamic and supportive team. A commitment to high-quality teaching, pastoral care, and positive relationships will ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online .

The Role

We invite passionate, motivated, and highly skilled educators to join Carey Park PS, where we strive to improve outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole‑school approaches—including explicit teaching and high‑impact instructional strategies aligned with our school values of Challenge, Achieve, Respect, Encourage (CARE).

Applicants should exhibit a strong capacity to collaboratively plan and deliver differentiated, engaging programs, underpinned by deep knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum. We highly value applicants who embrace targeted strategies to enhance Literacy and Numeracy concept development, as well as contribute to school-wide frameworks, such as the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) program.

Applicants who are committed to building positive and respectful relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community—and who practise cultural responsiveness—will be highly regarded. We pride ourselves on the diversity within our Carey Park community, supported by our on-site Child and Parent Centre, which facilitates strong early intervention and family support to nurture social and emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for educators who create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments where every child feels valued and connected. Ideal applicants are innovative, reflective, and collaborative—actively engaging in Professional Learning Communities, embracing instructional coaching, and contributing to our culture of collective leadership and continuous improvement.

A strong commitment to ongoing professional growth, collegiality, and active participation in our whole‑school processes designed to maximise student success will ensure you thrive at Carey Park PS.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
• Free relocation
  
  

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on

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.
  
  

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Phil Greenmount, Principal on or emailing .

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

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 two (2) 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: IPS/TCH993453

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 11 September 2025
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