Teacher - Early Childhood Education

ArtSupport; Wellstead; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Superannuation contributions (12%)

12 weeks’ vacation leave

Other leave (20+ days)

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Job summary

Wellstead Primary School invites applications for a dedicated Early Childhood Education teacher. The role commences Term 1, 2027 and offers a permanent full-time position within a supportive school community focused on whole-child development and evidence-based literacy initiatives.

Join a collaborative team committed to professional growth, Positive Behaviour Support, and strong family partnerships. The successful applicant will contribute to a culture of accountability and innovation within

Qualifications

• Must hold eligible teaching qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian citizen, NZ citizen, permanent resident, or have visa with work rights for the term.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Early Childhood Education instruction aligned with school curriculum.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture and engage with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Teacher qualification

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Wellstead is a community situated 100 kilometres east of Albany and within the Albany city boundary. Wellstead is a friendly and vibrant place to live and to visit. It is approximately 18 kms to Cape Riche where fishing, swimming and beach studies form a natural part of its school's curriculum. Wellstead Primary School (PS) is student focused and strives to meet the needs of every individual student's social, emotional, academic and physical wellbeing.

At Wellstead Primary School we focus on a culture of high expectations academically and behaviourally and provide a high level of care socially, emotionally and physically. We have an evidence based literacy program commencing in the Early Years of Learning with a systematic synthetic phonics program which is followed on by MultiLit Spellex and rich learning tasks embedded in day to day teaching and learning..

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

Embark on a fulfilling journey in our team as we seek a dedicated Early Childhood Education 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.

Embrace a culture of accountability, where motivated educators are committed to delivering best practices, grounded in evidence-based decision-making and differentiation. Transparent classroom management and a willingness to adopt Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) contribute to our positive and supportive educational environment. If you are a passionate educator ready to contribute to a culture of positivity, innovation, and collaboration, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our inspiring teaching team.

There will be a department housing available for the successful applicant.

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
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

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 Leonie Murdoch, Principal Wellstead PS on [phone] or by emailing [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; 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, 2 November, 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1069579

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.