Teacher - Primary

Department of Education; Shire Of Tammin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

12% Employer contributions to superann

12 weeks' vacation leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Job summary

Tammin Primary School, 180 kilometres east of Perth, seeks a Primary Teacher for a 6-month fixed-term, full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027. Join a friendly, inclusive team committed to excellent literacy and numeracy programs and whole-school collaboration.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners and provide meaningful progress feedback.

Qualifications

• Must hold eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or visa with work rights for term of appointment.
• WA Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required before start.

Responsibilities

• Foster an inclusive, positive classroom environment and set high expectations.
• Deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programs across two composite classrooms.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Differentiation

Assessment tools

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. Located 180 kilometres east of Perth, Tammin Primary School (PS) caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. With a history that spans 117 years, we are proud of our friendly, caring and inclusive atmosphere. Tammin PS is consistently evolving to ensure a dynamic learning environment is provided, and staff work collaboratively to assist children in realising their potential. Our educational philosophy places strong emphasis on the implementation of systemic whole-school English and Mathematics programs, across two composite classrooms. All support staff work closely with classroom teachers to provide enriched targeted learning programs. Find out more about our school by visiting www.tamminps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking a Primary Teacher who will ideally have exceptional interpersonal skills, a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a Primary Teacher, you would ideally establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations and cultivate a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. We are looking for applicants who ideally exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. They should also have 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 members of our team, you would ideally leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. The successful applicant will ideally possess 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

• 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].

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

SS/TCH1067216 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, 23 October 2026