Teacher - Primary

Department of Education; Shire Of Carnarvon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Allowance

District allowance

Employer superannuation contributions

Vacation leave

Other leave

Job summary

Carnarvon Community College in Carnarvon WA is seeking qualified Primary Teachers to join a pool for permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise during 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies commencing in that period.

The college is an Independent Public School dedicated to Growing Excellence Together. Applicants with Aboriginal Education, English as an Additional Language, Special Education or education for Students at Educational Risk are encouraged to apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• Implement whole-school programs, instructional frameworks, policies and agreed practices with fidelity to ensure consistency of teaching and learning across the school.
• Build strong, positive and authentic relationships with students, families, colleagues and the broader community.
• Create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments where every student is known, valued and supported to succeed.
• Apply trauma-informed practices that recognise and respond to the diverse social, emotional and behavioural needs of students.
• Utilise restorative approaches to strengthen relationships, repair harm and support student accountability and growth.
• Maintain an unwavering belief in the capacity of every student to succeed, demonstrating unconditional positive regard while holding students to high expectations.
• Differentiate curriculum, instruction and assessment to meet the diverse learning, behavioural and engagement needs of all students.
• Effectively manage complex classroom environments, including supporting students who may present with significant behavioural, social-emotional or regulation challenges.
• Use evidence-informed behaviour support strategies to establish predictable routines, maximise student engagement and promote positive learning behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to plan, implement and monitor targeted interventions that improve student outcomes.
• Reflect on practice, seek feedback and engage in ongoing professional growth to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Job description

Suitable applicants from process IPS/TCH1061249 need not re-apply Carnarvon Community College (CC) is 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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Carnarvon CC is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Our motto: Growing Excellence Together, highlights some of the foundational aspects of our College. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student, is a successful student. Find out more about our school by visiting carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

• Implement whole-school programs, instructional frameworks, policies and agreed practices with fidelity to ensure consistency of teaching and learning across the school.
• Build strong, positive and authentic relationships with students, families, colleagues and the broader community.
• Create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments where every student is known, valued and supported to succeed.
• Apply trauma-informed practices that recognise and respond to the diverse social, emotional and behavioural needs of students.
• Utilise restorative approaches to strengthen relationships, repair harm and support student accountability and growth.
• Maintain an unwavering belief in the capacity of every student to succeed, demonstrating unconditional positive regard while holding students to high expectations.
• Differentiate curriculum, instruction and assessment to meet the diverse learning, behavioural and engagement needs of all students.
• Effectively manage complex classroom environments, including supporting students who may present with significant behavioural, social-emotional or regulation challenges.
• Use evidence-informed behaviour support strategies to establish predictable routines, maximise student engagement and promote positive learning behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to plan, implement and monitor targeted interventions that improve student outcomes.
• Reflect on practice, seek feedback and engage in ongoing professional growth to enhance teaching effectiveness.

This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who believe that strong relationships, consistency of practice and high expectations are the foundations for success, and who are committed to making a meaningful difference for students with diverse academic, social and emotional needs.

Applicants from this pool may be considered for a range of teaching roles. We especially encourage educators with specialised experience and/or training in Aboriginal Education, English as an Additional Language, Special Education, Students at Educational Risk and Early Childhood Education to apply.

Professional Benefits

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• District allowance of $4 387 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

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].

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers

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.

Find out if you are eligible on IKON . *Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Davies, Associate Principal on 0437 782 434 or emailing [e-mail] During the school holidays, please contact Jennifer Davies on 0437 782 434.

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.

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

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1067103 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19th October 2026