Teacher - Primary - DOTT

Department of Education; Shire Of Mount Magnet; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District allowance

Temporary Attraction and Retention

Superannuation contributions (12%)

Vacation leave (12 weeks)

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Air-conditioning subsidy

Travel concessions

Job summary

Mount Magnet District High School in Western Australia seeks a passionate educator to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes. The role covers Early Childhood and Primary years in multi‑aged classes, with whole‑school programs and instructional coaching components.

It is a permanent part‑time position (0.6FTE) commencing Term 1, 2027, with a recruitment pilot aimed at simplifying applications. Applicants should hold an eligible teaching qualification and registration, be an Australian citizen or

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027. This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. 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.

The School At Mount Magnet District High School (DHS), our vision is to ensure our students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their full potential, become lifelong learners and to make positive contributions to society. From our friendly office staff to the wonderful student artwork dotted around the school - students, staff and visitors alike feel our positivity and warmth. We have around 88 students from Kindergarten to Year 10 from diverse cultural backgrounds and are guided by our expectations: We are Respectful, We are Responsible, We are Achievers. Literacy and numeracy are integral parts of every single day at school and we strive to provide every student with opportunities to learn the skills they will need for life after school. Restorative practices are used with our partnership with Real Schools, to complement the Positive Behaviour Strategies that the school values and promotes. A number of opportunities are delivered electronically, if students are eligible, such as the Primary Extension and Challenge Program and Year 11-12 courses. Find out more about our school by visiting www.mountmagnetdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated, and skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day. It is highly desirable that the applicant is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. The applicant should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. It would be advantageous to have experience in, and success when teaching in Early Childhood and across Primary years, multi-aged group classrooms, working with students with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs, trauma informed practices, high impact instruction and commit to participate in Instructional Coaching and professional learning based on the needs of the students and the school. The successful applicant will ideally be agreeable to deliver whole school programs such as Whole Class Reading, daily reviews and deliver lesson content aligned with the Mount Magnet DHS Blueprint for agreed expectations. There is also a component of Duties Other Than Teaching (DOTT), in this role.

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 $13 730 per year
• District allowance of $3 210 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $300 see info below
• 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
• Travel concessions

Teachers and school administrators employed at Mount Magnet District High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $300 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

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

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 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/TCH1071594 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, 20 November 2026