Teacher - Primary

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Kellerberrin; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

12 percent employer contributions to 


12 weeks’ vacation leave (school hols)

More than 20 days of other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Job summary

Tambellup Primary School, a welcoming rural school, seeks an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our collaborative team and contribute to ongoing school improvement. The role focuses on explicit, high-impact instruction, literacy and numeracy, and differentiating for diverse learners.

Applicants should be committed to professional growth and data-informed planning. Appointments may be permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time, with mobility considerations for regional postings.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with work rights for the term.
• Complete WA Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging literacy and numeracy instruction using high-impact teaching practices.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and use data to inform planning.
• Collaborate with staff to contribute to school improvement and planning.

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.

Tambellup Primary School (PS) is a welcoming, inclusive, small, rural school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves their potential. The school is at the heart of our community, fostering strong partnerships that support student success and wellbeing. We are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire every student to achieve their personal best.

Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver evidence-informed teaching practices with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, ensuring students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for future success. Students also engage in rich learning opportunities across all learning areas, including Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technologies, The Arts and Physical Education.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

Tambellup PS is ideally seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and collaborative teacher to join our team and contribute to our exciting school improvement journey.

Our school has a strong focus on Explicit High Impact Instruction, evidence-based teaching practices and creating engaging, supportive learning environments where every student can thrive. We value teachers who are committed to continuous improvement, collaborative planning and using student data to inform teaching and learning.

Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.

As a member of our team, you would have the opportunity to leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 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

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 Sarah Eley, Principal on [phone] or [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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1071186

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

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026