Teacher - Primary

Dawul Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for 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. Dawul RCS is a friendly, high-performing remote school with an engaging environment, where everybody strives to be the best they can be. We place an emphasis on high expectations across all areas and aspects of the school. A positive school culture is founded on collaboration and respect. We are a caring, community-centred school known for excellent student attendance and behaviour. The school is held in high regard by the local community and a positive partnership exists between the two. Suitable applicants will also be required to be respectful and responsive to the local community and culture. The school is located in a lovely, small community located only an hour from Kununurra.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

This role will suit someone who is relationship-focused and highly motivated to create exciting, culturally responsive learning experiences, igniting the desire to learn in students. We have two classes in this very small multi-age class of less than 10 students.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with students, staff and the wider community. Experience and skills in evidence-based literacy teaching pedagogies is desirable. Experience of explicit targeted teaching/Explicit Instruction and experience in, or knowledge of, the Kimberley Schools Project (KSP) would be highly desirable. As a teacher in a KSP school, suitable applicants – if not already trained - must make a commitment to undergo the KSP delivered training provided, to ensure continuity of the Explicit Instruction teaching strategies that are embedded in our literacy program.

You will ideally be committed to Aboriginal Education with an ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating learning environment. You should ideally have a strong work ethic, be flexible and open to change and continuously strive to achieve. You should ideally engage in data-informed practice and ongoing self-reflection. You will also be committed to living and working in a remote location, with an understanding of the challenges of working remotely.

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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 a year
• District allowance of $7 436 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location. Find out more about the benefits by visiting the professional and personal benefits page.

For additional information on allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
• consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department\'s Screening Unit

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 four 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH979214

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 September 2025

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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.

Contact: Detta-Anne Murphy, Principal, (08) 9167 0000 or Detta.Murphy@education.wa.edu.au

Application closing date: 15 September 2025, 4:30pm AWST.