Teacher - Primary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Allowance

Superannuation contributions 12%

Vacation leave 12 weeks

Other leave 20+ days

Subsidised accommodation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Quairading District High School in Western Australia seeks passionate Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed-term roles across full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. The school offers a small community setting with strong student–teacher connections and a focus on quality teaching and wellbeing.

Eligible applicants will have current teacher registration and will participate in a recruitment pilot with a simplified application process.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or visa with work rights for term of appointment.
• Able to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Improve literacy, numeracy and social-emotional outcomes for every student using whole‑school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies.
• Plan differentiated, engaging programs aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the community to support whole-school processes and a positive learning environment.

Education

Teacher qualification and registration

Job description

Role

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. The position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only. Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only – application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School Located just 2 hours from Perth, Quairading District High School (DHS) offers the perfect balance between convenient weekend city escapes and authentic country community living. Enjoy stunning landscapes and a lifestyle that lets you truly savour teaching. With only 150 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, teaching here feels different – you will know every student’s name and story, benefit from small class sizes that foster real relationships, embrace innovative teaching opportunities, and see the impact of your work every single day. Our focus areas include Quality Teaching, Quality Learning Environment, Quality Connections and Wellbeing. With successful sporting teams, vibrant arts and cultural programs, and a community that celebrates its school, you will be warmly welcomed as a valued member of the Quairading community. Creating learners for life, Kaadadjiny Kalyakoorl. Find out more about our school by visiting quairadingdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role Quairading DHS are seeking passionate, motivated, and skilled Primary Teachers, who are committed to improving literacy, numeracy and social and emotional outcomes for every student, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies. Suitable applicants will ideally be innovative and possess high‑quality teaching skills and knowledge. 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 suitable applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. They should possess a strong capacity to plan differentiated, challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.

Professional Benefits

• 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 Kym Benson, Principal on 0408 823 167 or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Kym Benson on 0408 823 167.

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. You should 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.

Application deadline

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026.