Teacher - Primary

Department of Education; Shire Of Perenjori; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Country Teaching Program

District allowance

12 percent employer contributions to.

12 weeks’ vacation leave

More than 20 days of other leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Air-conditioning subsidy

Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia invites applications for a 12 month fixed term, full-time teaching position at Perenjori Primary School. Commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency, the successful applicant will join a small, friendly school community supported by the region.

You will focus on improving literacy and numeracy through explicit teaching and whole-school approaches, with strong communication and collaboration with students, parents and staff.

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.
• Apply for WA Working with Children Check before you start; obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit

Responsibilities

• Improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for every student through whole-school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and development and collaborate with staff and the wider community.
• Plan challenging and engaging programs aligned with the WA Curriculum.

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency Perenjori Primary School (PS) is a small, friendly school that is well resourced and supported by the community. We strive to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where all students are supported and challenged to achieve their personal best. We share a commitment to ensure all students are provided with the best opportunities to develop the skills, understandings and values required to reach their academic potential and contribute to society. Our Kindergarten to Year 6 students are provided with a range of high-quality educational programs, with emphasis being placed on all student reaching their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful applicant will ideally have excellent communication and listening skills, be a passionate, motivated, and skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every student, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies. We are seeking an applicant who ideally has an understanding and knowledge in Promoting Literacy Development (PLD) phonics, Heggerty, Talk 4 Writing, Multilit programs such as Initialit, Language Lift and Spell Ex, and Western Australia Positive Behaviour Support. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. They should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.

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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• District allowance of $3 210 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

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.

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: IPS/TCH1069523 Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026.