Teacher - Early Childhood Education

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This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025

Kambalda Primary School is a small regional school approximately 631km north-east of Perth and 58km south of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the nearest regional city. We are highly valued in the Kambalda community with a reputation of caring and attentive instruction, catering for the academic, social, physical and emotional individual needs of each student.

Our values of resilience, organisation, persistence, confidence and getting along are embedded in the way we operate and in everything we do. We provide a safe, warm and friendly learning environment that supports each child to achieve their very best.

Learning programs are tailored to suit students' interests, passions and academic ability. We have an innovative, exciting, and stimulating learning environment to ignite the imagination of all students and we continually monitor and review all programs to ensure they remain effective, relevant and current.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.kambaldaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The successful applicant should ideally possess innovative, enthusiastic teaching practices with knowledge, skills and experience teaching in an Early Childhood setting. A strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement to facilitate a best practice approach towards teaching and learning will be highly regarded.

We are seeking applicants who are committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and are collegial, effective collaborators. Applicants with exemplary interpersonal acumen who forge and maintain positive, productive and trusting relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community are encouraged to apply. The successful applicantshould ideally possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.

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 $8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $2 734 a year
• 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Additional Travel Concession
• 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 housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Megan Irving, Principal on (08) 9027 2900 or emailing Megan.Irving@education.wa.edu.au .

During the school holidays, please contact Megan Irving on 0407 409 904.

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.

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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

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.

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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / TCH979157

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, 25 July 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training

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