Short Term Primary Teacher in the Pilbara, 2027

Footprint Placements; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Relocation assistance

Return flights

Bonus after 1 year

Job summary

Footprint Placements is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for a short-term term in the Pilbara, starting Term 1, 2027. The role covers Year 5 to Year 12 in a remote Aboriginal community school, emphasising On-Country and cross-cultural Two-way learning, with a supportive team of three teachers.

You will join a culturally rich school with strong ties to Elders, offering on-site housing, relocation support, and various allowances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in education
• Comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum
• TRBWA registration and Working with Children Clearance Check (or ability to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons aligned to the curriculum
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Engage with students, Elders and community to support On-Country learning

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Differentiation

Collaboration

Community engagement

Listening to community

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Short Term Primary Teacher in the Pilbara, 2027

Accommodation | Retention Bonus | Remote Allowance | Travel Assistance | Relocation | Courses

Full-Time | Short Term: Term 1, 2027

Are you a passionate and engaging teacher looking to teach in a community school in the Pilbara? Are you looking for a short term role where you can teach in a culturally rich school, whilst only living 90 minutes from a city? A remote Aboriginal community school is currently seeking a teacher for Year 5 - Year 12 who has a strong knowledge of the curriculum to embrace On-Country learning and project-based Two-way learning through cross-cultural themes.

Located in the Pilbara, approximately 1.5 hours from Port Hedland, the school has approximately 50 students enrolled from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is currently a three-teacher school. The school values and promotes the cultural heritage of its students and consistently utilises and builds upon the local cultural knowledge and experiences of the students, their family and their community. The language, culture and history of the students and their community is highly respected and embraced by the school and its programs. Literacy, numeracy and On-Country learning are central components of the school's curriculum. The school values learning; the wisdom of their Elders; belonging and harmony; equal and every opportunity; healthy living; honesty; respect for self and others; and courage - for a strong future.

This is a short term full-time position for Term 1 2027 covering leave for a teacher. There is also a full time cooking position for a partner/friend. Primary and secondary teachers are welcome to apply!

Benefits

The school will provide the following benefits -

• Salary range $91,449 to $130,216 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
• Fully subsidised on-site 3 bedroom house, furnished with most essentials (furniture, whitegoods, kitchenware)
• Fully subsidised utilities (power, water and gas)
• $5,000 bonus after a full year of teaching service
• Fortnightly district allowance of $66.00
• Option to participate in salary sacrifice scheme
• Relocation assistance
• Return flights
• Staff Wellbeing - Employee Assistance program
• Possibility of employment for a partner
• Pets considered

Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life including,

• Trouble Responsive Practice in Education with the Australian Childhood Foundation
• Cultural Competency training with the Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts)
• First aid certification (6 month+ contracts)

What You Need to Succeed!

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess and/or demonstrate:

• TRBWA registration and Working with Children Clearance Check (or ability to obtain one.)
• Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in education
• Comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum
• A passion for living in a remote community
• A high standard of competency and proficiency as a classroom teacher
• The capacity to differentiate and cater for different learning needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good administrative skills
• A willingness to work collaboratively with staff and community.
• Ability to build relationships and listen to the needs of the students, school and community
• Be prepared to learn from your students, and teaching methods from Indigenous staff.

Desirable criteria include:

• A current manual driver's licence
• Experience in teaching Indigenous students
• ESL/EALD teaching experience

Experienced teachers and outstanding graduates will be considered.

Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.