Teacher - Primary - Upper

Central Regional TAFE; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Teaching Service Allowance

District Allowance

12% Superannuation

12 weeks vacation leave

Job summary

Wangkatjungka Remote Community School (RCS) in Western Australia invites enthusiastic Upper Primary teachers for permanent and fixed-term roles in 2027. Graduate teachers are warmly welcomed, with focus on explicit instruction and culturally responsive teaching within a remote Aboriginal community.

Roles involve delivering literacy and mathematics, using data to inform planning, and contributing to a supportive learning environment that respects local language and culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate teachers are warmly encouraged to apply.
• Experience with explicit instruction and evidence-informed teaching is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning experiences across the Primary curriculum with emphasis on literacy and numeracy.
• Use student achievement data to plan, monitor progress and refine instruction.
• Support diverse learners and develop IEPs where needed.

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Upper 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.

Note: This 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

Wangkatjungka Remote Community School (RCS) was established in 1962 as Christmas Creek School. Parts of the original school remain today and are highly valued by both the school and the wider community. In 1990, the school was renamed WangkatjungkaRCS.

Our wonderful communities plays an active and valued role in school life, working alongside staff to ensure our students experience a high-quality, culturally responsive learning environment where they can thrive. There are three language groups associated with Wangkatjungka RCS, including Walmajarri, Gooniyandi and Wangkatjungka.

Wangkatjungka RCS is located in a remote Aboriginal community in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, approximately 110 km from the nearest town centre, Fitzroy Crossing. Access to the community includes approximately 20 km of unsealed road.

The Wangkatjungka community is surrounded by three cattle stations: Beefwood Park Station, Bulka Station and Christmas Creek Station.

Find out more about our school by visiting: Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated and engaging Primary Teachers to join our team at WRSC. Graduate teachers are warmly encouraged to apply! We welcome educators who are passionate about improving student outcomes and eager to develop their practice through explicit instruction, the Science of Learning and evidence-informed teaching.

Teachers will deliver high-quality learning experiences across the Primary curriculum, with a strong focus on literacy and mathematics. A sound understanding of the Big Six of Literacy - oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension - alongside explicit teaching of writing and grammar, is essential. Experience delivering structured programs, including Daily Reviews in literacy and mathematics, Spelling Mastery and Corrective Reading, is desirable but not essential, graduates with a passion for learning are encouraged to apply.

We seek educators who use student achievement data to inform planning, monitor progress and continually refine their practice using current research and High Impact Teaching Strategies. Strong classroom routines, explicit modelling, guided practice and regular checks for understanding are essential.

Successful applicants should build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider community, embracing culturally responsive teaching in a remote Aboriginal community. Experience supporting Students at Educational Risk (SAER), developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs is essential.

We are looking for educators who ideally:

• Displaya strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and effective teaching and learning practices.
• Create engaging, purposeful and challenging learning experiences that cater for diverse abilities and learning needs.
• Prioritise and protect the literacy and numeracy blocks and use assessment data to inform teaching, monitor progress and target support and extension.
• Establish safe, inclusive classrooms with clear routines, high expectations and positive behaviour practices.
• Build respectful relationships and are interested in incorporating our local culture, language, community and context into learning.
• Display a commitment to ongoing professional learning, reflection, collaboration and whole-school improvement.
• Bring enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to contribute their strengths and interests to the wider school community.

Above all, we are looking for team players who are willing to learn, grow and contribute to our school community. We value strong relationships, a love of learning and a genuine commitment to making a difference. At Wangkatjungka, a willingness to be part of our team, embrace feedback and learn alongside others will always matter more than experience alone!

Every child. Every lesson. Every day.

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:

• Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $ 18 120 a year
• District Allowance of $ 7 436 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Airconditioning Subsidy
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation

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 personalbenefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Bree Rampal, Principal on 0460 023 273 or [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.