Teacher - Primary

Department of Education; Newman; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District allowance

Superannuation

Vacation leave

Other leave

Relocation

Housing subsidy

Air-conditioning subsidy

Travel concessions

Job summary

South Newman Primary School is seeking dedicated Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time roles to commence during the 2027 school year. The Newman community values teamwork, inclusive education, and ongoing professional learning in a supportive environment.

Successful applicants will have a strong literacy/numeracy background, effective classroom management, and a commitment to explicit instruction within a collaborative school culture.

Qualifications

• Hold eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver literacy and numeracy programs.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Contribute to school leadership and staff development.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and the community to support student outcomes.
• Follow WA Curriculum and explicit teaching practices.

Skills

Effective teaching

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Teacher qualification and registration

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary 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. South Newman Primary School (PS) students are successful, motivated learners who achieve their personal best in a supportive learning environment. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Care and Compassion are used in our everyday dealings with each other and in the development of our program and policies. These values form the purpose of our school and the foundation for ensuring the best school environment for all members of our community. This is what we call The Newman Way. South Newman PS is a progressive and engaging school where there is a balance between high performance and high care. The wellbeing of staff and students is paramount. We are a very collaborative school with a strong focus on teamwork and supporting students to do their very best in all areas. We pride ourselves on teaching in a supportive and engaging regional school. Our school has been named a Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) Lead School for Teaching and Learning four years in a row now. South Newman PS is using a whole school explicit instruction approach to lesson delivery. We have whole school plans and programs that the successful applicant will be able to follow. We are very supportive of new staff and have comprehensive induction with ongoing professional learning to help new teachers learn the programs we run. We take very seriously the obligation of supporting and developing graduate teachers. Many graduate teachers have won promotional and city positions after a few years of working at our school due to the extra opportunities provided while working here. At South Newman PS staff, students and parents strive to create an engaging and welcoming school community. As an Independent Public School located in the heart of the Pilbara region, we cater for an ever-changing student population, reflective of the town's mining industry. We provide high quality education for students from more than 20 nationalities, many of whom enrol at our school with English as their second language.

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. We are seeking teachers with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills which underpin professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community. Suitable applicants will become an integral part of this community partnership to support each child to reach their potential. As teachers at South Newman PS, you will work in a collaborative environment to improve student outcomes, reflect on your own performance, contribute to staff development, and support our distributed leadership structure. We highly value applicants who are committed to continuous improvement, shown by your willingness to accept and implement change and evident in your ability to lead initiatives at a phase of learning and/or school-wide level. It is highly desirable that you are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Suitable applicants will ideally possess a strong capacity to plan and deliver challenging and engaging lessons, be highly skilled and motivated and passionate about teaching, with a strong focus on explicit instruction and excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and display best practice in Literacy and Numeracy.

Professional Benefits

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• District allowance of $9 299 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

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

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

Mobility appointments

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.

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

Please contact Milos Zivkovic, Principal, on [phone] or email [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Milos Zivkovic 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

• 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.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1066103

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026