Teacher - Primary

Department of Education; Gascoyne Junction; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Teaching Service Allowance

Free GROH housing

Industry training and development

Job summary

Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School (GJRCS) seeks a capable teacher for a 36-month fixed-term, full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027, with possible permanency. Located 178 km east of Carnarvon, the school serves multiple communities and fosters a genuinely multi-age teaching environment built on strong relationships with students, families and community partners.

The role emphasises flexible teaching, collaboration and leadership within a small team, with professional learning and

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or valid visa with work rights for term.
• WA Working with Children Check prior to start; and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with Screening Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a genuinely multi-age environment, differentiating instruction to meet learner needs.
• Use evidence and assessment to monitor student progress, wellbeing and attendance.
• Contribute to leadership, professional learning, moderation and school improvement with a small team.

Job description

This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible permanency Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School (GJRCS) offers teachers the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the learning and lives of students while becoming part of a small, connected community. Located approximately 178 kilometres east of Carnarvon, GJRCS serves students from Gascoyne Junction, Woodgimia Community and, at times, surrounding pastoral stations. Our enrolment is small and can change across the year, creating a genuinely multi-age teaching environment where knowing each student well is essential. Relationships are central to how we work. Staff build strong connections with students and families and are active participants in the wider community. Our School Council, Shire and local organisations are important partners in school life, and the 2024 Public School Review recognised the high levels of trust and community investment in our school. Find out more about our school by visiting www.gascoynejunctionrcs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role Professionally, GJRCS provides scope to have real influence. Teachers use evidence, assessment and knowledge of individual learners to differentiate teaching and respond to student needs. Our improvement direction emphasises high expectations, student progress, wellbeing, attendance and strong relationships with families and community. Working in a small team also means opportunities to contribute beyond your classroom. Staff are encouraged to take leadership roles, engage in professional learning, moderation and school improvement, with induction and instructional support recognised as strengths of the school. This role will suit a teacher who is adaptable, relational, reflective and willing to contribute. Remote schooling requires flexibility, initiative and collaboration. Community involvement is part of the role, not separate from it. For the right person, that closeness creates an opportunity to see the impact of your work and to grow professionally while making a meaningful contribution to students, families and 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:

• Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
• District allowance of $6 868 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation
• Travel Concessions
• Air-conditioning subsidy

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – 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].

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [e-mail] during the advertising period.

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1065704 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 Wednesday, 14 October 2026