Teacher - Primary

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

Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia invites eligible permanent teachers to apply for a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position.

You will deliver high-impact literacy and numeracy programs, differentiate instruction, monitor progress, collaborate with colleagues, and foster a positive classroom culture that supports student wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programs using high‑impact teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a consistent K–12 approach and student wellbeing.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports academic, social and emotional development.

Skills

Differentiation

Assessment practices

Collaboration

K-12 literacy

K-12 numeracy

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

• You will use high-impact teaching strategies to deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programs, with an understanding of differentiation and assessment practices to meet diverse student needs, monitor progress and inform teaching.
• You will work collaboratively with colleagues, complement their strengths, contribute to shared priorities and support a consistent and connected K–12 approach to teaching, learning and student wellbeing.
• The successful applicant will create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment, setting high expectations, fostering a growth mindset and supporting students’ academic, social and emotional development.

What you need

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• 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.