Teacher - Primary

Overview

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025.

Bluff Point Primary School (PS) is seeking a passionate and skilled Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team. We are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

Bluff Point PS is located in the City of Greater Geraldton, approximately 420 kilometres north of Perth. The school celebrated its 100th Anniversary in October 2013. Moving to its current site in 1965, the school boasts magnificent ocean views from the playgrounds. Bluff Point Primary School currently hosts, on site, Visiting Teacher for the Deaf, School Psychologist, Chaplain and Child Dental Health Clinic. Bluff Point PS is a Level 5 school that has been successful in achieving Independent Public School status as of 2015. It is part of the Midwest Education Region. Current student enrolment figures are approximately 270 from Kindergarten to Year 6. With enrolments drawn from Aboriginal, non-aboriginal, migrant and non-English speaking backgrounds, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, multicultural and inclusive environment.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be skilled in delivering high-quality teaching and learning programs aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum. They will also ideally be adept at designing and delivering personalised, adapted curricula to meet diverse learning needs. Experience across a wide range of educational settings, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Special Educational Needs (SEN), and experience in leading in areas such as Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) will be highly regarded.

We are looking for an educator who is able to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies to support student wellbeing and success. And an educator who works closely with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure students feel supported and achieve their potential. The successful applicant will ideally be creative and community-minded, with experience leading wellbeing initiatives, and extracurricular activities.

About You

We are looking for a teacher who ideally:

• Has experience across a range of educational settings, including with students with disabilities and additional learning needs.
• Has strong classroom management and the ability to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Brings leadership skills, with experience coordinating wellbeing, inclusion or special educational needs programs.
• Is an enthusiastic, positive collaborator and team player with the ability to inspire colleagues through training, coaching, and modelling best practice.
• Values community connections and is committed to working in partnership with families.

At Bluff Point PS, we offer a welcoming and supportive staff team, opportunities for professional development and leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse school community.

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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 per year
• District allowance of $1 239 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
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• 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.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Celine Bellve, Principal on (08) 9923 6650 or emailing Celine.Bellve@education.wa.edu.au

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 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 (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/TCH995422

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, 19 September 2025

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