Teacher - K-6

Overview

We are seeking to establish a pool of K-6 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.

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

"Care, Inspire, Grow" is the motto of our school and is the common theme that we attempt to follow in all our dealings with our work, our environment and the relationships within our school. Harvey Primary School (PS) proudly offers all its staff and students a safe, inspiring and creative learning environment which provides unique opportunities. Each and every child is encouraged to realise their full potential, academically, socially and emotionally.

Harvey PS sits in the centre of the town and has a long and rich history, dating back to 1899. The town is located in the South West of Western Australia, 140 kilometres south of Perth. It is near a coastline and known for dairy and cattle industries, oranges, and as part of the Geographe Wine Region, award winning wineries.

The Role and Requirements

Suitable applicants should be passionate, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every student, every day, through whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. They should demonstrate the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community and have capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum. Applicants who are innovative, possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge, and are committed to ongoing professional growth and collaboration are highly valued.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing. Benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Key benefits include:

- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation

Mobility and Equity

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers may be available. Eligible permanent teachers with a substantive position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school may undertake a 3-year mobility appointment with a right of return to their substantive position. At the end of the mobility period, teachers may return to their substantive role or transfer permanently to Harvey Primary School. Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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
- 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 before you start

Application Instructions

NEW Application Process: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. The CV template attached to the job advertisement is the only application document required to apply for this position. Other formats or attachments will not be accepted or considered.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

- Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training
- Two character-limited written responses addressing two AITSL domains (approximately 400 words per domain): Professional Knowledge, Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit your online application by clicking Apply for Job, including two professional referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager) and uploading the completed CV template only.

Need Help? Refer to the Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance. Your attachments should be ready before applying.

Your application must be received before the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH996347

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 October 2025

Position Title: Teacher - K-6

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Harvey

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Branch: Harvey Primary School

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Position No: Pool Ref IPS/TCH996347

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