Teacher - Primary - Aboriginal Language

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised accommodation

Relocation assistance

Travel concessions

12 weeks vacation leave

Job summary

Jerdacuttup Primary School is seeking a part-time teacher (0.2 FTE) commencing Term 1, 2027, to deliver Aboriginal language programs and foster linguistic and cultural understanding among students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

The successful applicant will build strong relationships with students, staff and the local community, implementing high-quality learning programs in a nurturing environment that values diversity and equity. WA Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff and community.
• Highly motivated with ability to implement high-quality learning programs.
• Experience or knowledge of evidence-based literacy teaching pedagogies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Aboriginal language programs aligned with SCSA requirements.
• Foster linguistic skills and cultural understanding in students.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment that values diversity and equity.
• Collaborate with families, Elders and the community to support learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy pedagogy

Relationship building

Motivation

Education

Teacher qualification and registration

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

Jerdacuttup Primary School has a rich history and strong community involvement, offers a nurturing and safe environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school features two classrooms catering to different year groups, along with specialized facilities such as a library, music room, art and science shed, and a computer laboratory. Students have access to advanced technology, including iPads and nearly 1:1 computers, alongside a well‑resourced library and unique hands‑on experiences like a greenhouse, worm farm, and chicken coop.

Community engagement is integral to the school, with strong support from local groups like the P&C Association, the Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council, and local mining businesses, which contribute resources and learning opportunities. The students embody the school’s motto, "Caring and Sharing," fostering a respectful and encouraging atmosphere where all students are motivated to achieve their fullest potential.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.jerdacuttupschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with students, staff and the wider community. You should be highly motivated and implement high quality, engaging and effective learning programs. Experience and skills in evidence-based literacy teaching pedagogies is desirable with the expectation of creating a safe and supportive learning environment that values diversity and promotes equity for all students.

The successful applicant would deliver high-quality, engaging programs in Aboriginal languages, fostering linguistic skills and cultural understanding among students that embed Aboriginal perspectives, histories, and cultural practices into the curriculum, aligned with School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements for language learning.

We are seeking someone that can ideally build strong relationships with Aboriginal families, Elders, and community members to ensure culturally respectful and authentic language teaching whilst promoting truth-telling, respect, and equity in education.

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 $8 020 per year
• District allowance of $2 734 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
• Travel Concessions

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location.

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 Geoff Kustka, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Geoff Kustka on 0433 830 034 or emailing [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

To work with us, you must:

• 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/TCH1065731

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 Monday, 12 October 2026