Teacher - K-6

Department of Education; Margaret River; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Vacation leave

Accommodation assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rapids Landing Primary School in Margaret River, part of the Western Australian Department of Education, is seeking to establish a pool of passionate K-6 teachers for permanent and fixed-term roles commencing in 2027. Appointments may occur throughout the year as vacancies arise, with a mandatory CV template and streamlined application process.

We look for professional, collaborative educators who engage with the school community, uphold strong values, and commit to delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers - Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) 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. 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 Located in Margaret River, Rapids Landing Primary School (PS) first opened in January 2018. The school caters for students from K-6. The school is committed to developing a culture of ‘High Care and Performance’ by engaging, consulting and working collaboratively with the school community to provide a learning environment that is positive and underpinned by a strong set of values. Our School Vision is 'creating excellence together'. Our school focuses on challenging, invigorating and extending young minds. Our core purpose is to achieve excellence in all facets of our student’s intellectual, physical and social development. We inspire them to be curious, motivated and engaged learners who will successfully adapt in an ever-changing world. We strive to create a school where every child will thrive in an exciting and innovative learning setting where they'll reach their full potential. Find out more about our school by visiting www.rapidslandingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Are you a passionate, dedicated teacher motivated in shaping our students’ future? Rapids Landing PS is seeking to establish a pool of innovative, student and relationship focused K-6 Teachers. We are seeking professional, enthusiastic and team orientated teachers to work collaboratively with the leadership team and school community to add value to our contemporary and distinctive school that has a child focused identity. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic educational team with a vision of “creating excellence together” and ethos that reflects Margaret River, the community and most importantly, the needs of our children. Suitable applicants will be part of a growing team that builds an inclusive school culture that challenges, invigorates and extends young minds. They will ideally have strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work cooperatively with all others to create and maintain a welcoming and vibrant environment for students and families, and a willingness to support the development of our school through taking on additional roles beyond the classroom. Displayed comprehensive curriculum knowledge and strong pedagogical skills in literacy, numeracy and developing the whole child are highly regarded. Purposeful use of technology, inquiry based learning and a focus on early intervention and differentiated curriculum to meet each student at their point of need is expected, including students with special needs. Suitable applicants will implement whole school approaches in teaching and learning, ensuring students are at the centre of everything we do, as we bring innovation and rich and diverse learning experiences to every child. We value quality curriculum delivery in a learning environment that embraces social and emotional learning and physical health and wellbeing. Additionally, suitable applicants will ideally have the innovation, capacity and passion to anticipate and respond to change to implement a strong improvement agenda, ground in evidence and expressed in terms of improvements in measurable student outcomes. They will work collaboratively in a team environment, embracing classroom observation, feedback, modelling and coaching. Their active engagement in self and peer reflection and effective use of data will promote a contemporary pedagogy and strengthen personal and whole school practice.

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:

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

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 Hayley Kirkup, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Hayley Kirkup on [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.
• 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.