Teacher - Primary

Employment type:; Geraldton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District allowance of $1,239 annually

12% employer contributions to superannuation

12 weeks’ vacation leave

More than 20 days of other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Air-conditioning subsidy

Travel Concessions

Job summary

The Meekatharra School of the Air in Geraldton is hiring a Primary Teacher for a 6-month full-time position starting Term 3, 2026. The role involves teaching a Pre-primary/Year 1 class and engaging closely with parents acting as home tutors.

This position offers various professional benefits including a district allowance, competitive salary, and extensive leave provisions. Ideal candidates should be passionate about education and have a relevant teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience with explicit teaching methods.
• Ability to differentiate instruction in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Strong communication skills with parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in English and Mathematics via Webex.
• Communicate effectively with parents who support their children.
• Monitor and provide feedback on student progress.

Skills

Explicit teaching

Strong differentiation

Effective communication

Experience with Sounds Write

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Tools

Webex

Power Point

One Note

SeeSaw

Job description

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026.

Located in Geraldton, Meekatharra School of the Air (MSOTA), is looking for a passionate Primary Teacher to join their school. The current vacancy is for a Pre-primary/Year 1 class.

From our Geraldton premises MSOTA caters for Station Families, Travellers and Students who don’t attend mainstream school for medical reasons.

The school has a fantastic relationship with the families, and this strengthens the sense of community.

Collegiality is vital as there is a small staff consisting of Manager Corporate Services, Library Officer (0.4 FTE), Education Assistant (0.4 FTE), 4 Teachers, Support Teacher Learning position and Principal.

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

The Role

The successful applicant would ideally cover most learning areas except The Arts, and Languages Other Than English (Years 3 to 6). English and Mathematics is delivered via Webex Monday to Thursday, and units of work are developed for the other learning areas.

Explicit teaching and strong differentiation are expected in Literacy and Numeracy. Experience with the Sounds Write professional learning is desirable but not essential.

Webex and Power Point are key to the delivery of Air Lessons. One Note and SeeSaw are utilised daily as tools to monitor and provide feedback on student progress.

Teachers work very closely with Parents, who act as Home Tutors, providing daily support to their children. Effective Teacher and Parent communication is vital as communication occurs on a daily basis.

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:

• District allowance of $1 239 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
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

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***************@education.wa.edu.auor on (08) 9264 5***.

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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shane Rutter, Principal on (08) 9923 52***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Shane Rutter on 0499 937 *** or ************@education.wa.edu.au.

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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Application Deadline

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1056944

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.