Teacher - Primary

Department of Education; Serpentine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serpentine Primary School, part of the Department of Education, is inviting applications to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Vacancies may be offered at any time to commence during this period.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, a strong curriculum foundation, instructional coaching, and a supportive leadership team to foster professional growth and high student achievement in a rural setting.

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 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.

The School At Serpentine Primary School (PS) we acknowledge our history and tradition and seek to balance this with a focus into the future, embracing innovation, current educational research, and teaching and learning practices. Our commitment is to ensure that children attending Serpentine PS are treated to all benefits that a rural school has to offer while still receiving the highest quality education. The belief that all children can be high achievers and that every child matters every day is fundamental to our approach. A wide range of specialist programs (physical education, the arts and science) offer children a full curriculum, inclusive of their individual abilities and interests. We also have an experienced and supportive student services team, led by our learning support coordinator, to enhance our commitment to ensure the specific learning needs of children are met and to aid in the development of safe and supportive learning environments for all students.

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

The Role

Are you teacher committed to excellence and passionate about student success? Would you like to work part of a positive and high achieving team in 2027.

What We Offer

• Evidence-Based Practice: We prioritise teaching methods underpinned by the Science of Learning, ensuring our students receive the highest quality education.
• First-Class Knowledge-Based Curriculum: Be part of a team that is building a top-notch curriculum designed to provide students with a solid foundation in essential subjects.
• Instructional Coaching and Supportive Leadership: Thrive in an environment where our leadership is committed to your success, offering ample professional development opportunities to help you grow.
• Low-Variance, Fine-Grained Curriculum: We have a developing low-variance curriculum for English and Mathematics to ensure consistency and clarity in instruction and reduce teacher workload.
• Strong Case Management processes: We prioritise student intervention and provide robust case management to support all learners.
• Close-Knit Community: Enjoy the benefits of a small school atmosphere with a strong sense of community and connection.
• Focused and Efficient: We cut the fluff and avoid excessive programs or initiatives that add to teacher workload, maintaining a sharp focus on our core mission to deliver outstanding education.

What We Are Ideally Looking For

• Passionate educators committed to student success who may be looking for part time or full time positions.
• Teachers who value evidence-based practice and prioritise explicit instruction for the literacy and numeracy components of the day.
• Individuals eager to contribute to and benefit from a ‘high support: high expectations’ teaching environment.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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.
• 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 Friday, 6 November 2026.