Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Superannuation (12%)

Vacation leave (12 weeks)

Sick and carers leave

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Travel concession

Job summary

Mukinbudin District High School, an Independent Public School in Western Australia, invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time teacher commencing Term 1, 2027. You will implement High Impact Teaching practices, differentiate for diverse learners, and connect with families and the community to support student development.

The role emphasises early childhood education, alignment with WA Curriculum and EYLF, and inclusive, play-based approaches.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident or visa with work rights for the term.
• WA Working with Children Check required before start.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Screening Clearance before start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum aligned with WA Curriculum and EYLF.
• Implement High Impact Teaching practices and use evidence‑based decision making.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and support student wellbeing.
• Contribute to the school’s Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework and trauma‑informed practices.
• Engage with students, families and the wider community to support equitable outcomes.

Skills

High Impact Teaching

Differentiation

PBS framework

PreLit literacy

Play-based learning

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. 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

Mukinbudin District High School (DHS) is an Independent Public School with excellence at the core of everything we do. Providing education since 1925, we work with parents and community to ensure a positive and supportive learning environment for all our students, whatever their needs. We are committed to giving them opportunities to achieve their personal best and develop into independent learners, positive individuals and responsible citizens.

Our school prepares our students for a technological rich world and encourages them to develop the skills to create the world they want to live in. We support our students to explore and engage with the world around them with guidance and encouragement from our school community.

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

The Role

As a valued member of our team, we seek a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator committed to the holistic development of every student and actively engaging in the school and wider community. All staff are expected to implement High Impact Teaching practices, use evidence-based decision-making and differentiation, and support our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework.

Ideally, we seek a motivated teacher with a passion for early childhood education and a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and contemporary early childhood pedagogy. Knowledge of, and experience in play-based learning will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will ideally deliver a developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum that meets diverse learning needs and supports students' academic, social, and emotional development. The ideal applicant should use evidence-informed practices, including explicit literacy instruction PreLit and purposeful play-based learning, while building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing.

Strong behaviour support skills, grounded in positive relationships, are essential. The successful applicant will implement the whole-school PBS approach, incorporate trauma-informed practices and cultural awareness, and contribute positively to our staff culture and learning 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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• District Allowance of $2 043 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
• Free relocation
• Subsidised Housing
• Travel Concession

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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karl Moll, Principal on [phone] or [e-mail].

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;
• 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.

Job Details

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1070080

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 Monday, 16 November 2026