Teacher - Primary

Join to apply for the Teacher - Primary role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

This is a 3 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency. Pingelly Primary School (PS) is seeking a passionate, hardworking Primary Teacher to join their regional school.

Pingelly PS is located 160 kilometres south-east of Perth. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are drawn from the rural community and the town. Approximately 30% of the school's students are Aboriginal. The school values collaboration, an inclusive and balanced curriculum, and a strong pastoral care system supported by the Grass Roots Foundation. The school has partnerships with Desert Light Foundation, and programs in Photography, Writing, and Mathematics. More information at www.pingellyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role: At Pingelly PS, the mantra is STRIVE with high expectations of staff, students, and community. Collaboration is key to maximising student outcomes; staff learn, plan, teach, and use data to drive decisions. A positive school culture with calm, orderly, predictable learning environments is important for us.

• Pursue excellence in teaching and learning and support whole-school approaches.
• Contribute to an explicit instructional model with evidence-based whole-school approaches in synthetic phonics, comprehension, mathematics, and writing.
• Be innovative and systematic in using high-impact teaching strategies and targeted differentiation (Tier 2 interventions) in literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional learning.
• Experience with whole-school programs such as InitiaLit, Seven Steps to Writing Success, Berry Street, and Zones of Regulation is ideal but not essential.

• Competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation.
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays).
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable.
• Free relocation assistance.

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

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• 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.

• All applications must be submitted online.
• Step 1: Select Apply for Job — complete the online application with two work-related referees (one preferably your current line manager).
• Step 2: Attach your documents — include a statement up to three pages demonstrating Professional Knowledge, Practice, and Engagement aligned with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position, and a CV up to two pages.
• It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start your application.

Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH992948. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months. The Department applies a four-day breach period.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 September 2025.

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