Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Department of Education; Lake King; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Allowance

District Allowance

Superannuation 12% employer contrib.

12 weeks vacation leave

More than 20 days other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Travel concessions

Job summary

Lake King Primary School in Western Australia’s Department of Education invites applications for an Early Childhood Education teacher to join our team. We are establishing a pool for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year, with mobility options within the Esperance District.

Ideal candidates will build positive relationships with parents and colleagues, deliver literacy and numeracy programs, and contribute to our whole-school

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Experience with Literacy and Numeracy initiatives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ECE teaching across Kindergarten to Year 6 readiness.
• Contribute to whole-school literacy and numeracy programs.
• Engage with the school community and participate in professional growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Literacy & Numeracy knowledge

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Situated in the Esperance District, Lake King is predominantly a farming area in the Shire of Lake Grace. It lies 45kms south of the town of Varley, 70kms north of Ravensthorpe town site, 65kms east of Newdegate, 265kms north-west of Esperance and 468kms south-east of Perth. Lake King Primary School (PS) currently caters for children with both physical and learning difficulties and general primary classes ranging from Kindergarten to Year Six. Children are predominantly from farming families with all children travelling to school by bus.

The Role

Embark on a fulfilling journey in our team as we seek a dedicated ECE teacher with exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural ability to cultivate positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. In our vibrant school community, we place a strong emphasis on values and a positive culture. Join us in fostering a shared vision anchored in whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to professional growth. We celebrate innovation and leadership, encouraging educators to actively seek opportunities within our dynamic team. Whole child development is paramount to our mission, and we invite teachers to actively engage in the school community, reflecting on teaching practices. Lake King PS has an explicit approach to Literacy and Numeracy and is supported by whole school programs in these areas. Experience in Initial Lit, Talk4Writing, Top Ten Maths and any phonics-based programs is highly desirable.

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.

• 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
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Travel concessions

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

Mobility Appointments for Permanent Metropolitan and South West Teachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position.

At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.

To find out if you are eligible, please contact Dominic Daly, Principal at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

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.

Eligibility

• 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; and
• 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026