Teacher - K

Government of Western Australia

  • Tom Price, WA
  • $85,610-124,046 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Tom Price
Closing Date: 2025-09-19 4:30 PM
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-We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Our School“Forever Forward”At Tom Price Primary School (PS), we are dedicated to ensuring that our students are placed first in all of our decision making and that improved student learning is our highest priority. Our purpose is to ensure every student is a successful student and that every teacher is a highly effective teacher.We place high expectations on ourselves and strive to exceed them. We believe that in order for every student to achieve their potential we must provide the best conditions possible for our teachers, education assistants and other support staff to work.Our staff understand that the prerequisites for successful students are the quality of teaching (what is taught and how it is taught) and the provision of a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment. We enable success by ensuring the efficient allocation and use of resources, providing high quality and distributed leadership, and maintaining positive and effective relationships.Find out more about our school by visiting or .The RoleTom Price PS is looking for committed, passionate teachers to join our collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.Suitable applicants will ideally possess a strong knowledge of highly effective teaching strategies, specifically in explicit direct instruction with a balance of intentional play based learning and explicit instruction, as well as the ability to understand and use student and whole school performance data effectively to inform planning and differentiation across all year levels. Knowledge of Letters and Sounds, Heggerty, Spelling Mastery, Brightpath, Talk for Writing and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) will be valuable in this role.We are seeking teachers who pursue excellence in teaching, has high expectations, and truly believes that all children can learn and be successful. Suitable applicants should also be committed to putting students first in your decision-making and undertake the hard work that is inherent in adhering to a whole school approach. We are looking for applicants who deliver motivating and quality educational programs and believe that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices lead to successful students and high standards of achievement.At Tom Price PS, we are dedicated to ensuring that our students are placed first in all our decision making and that improved student learning is our highest priority. Our purpose is to ensure every student is a successful student and that every teacher is a highly effective teacher.We place high expectations on ourselves and strive to exceed them. We believe that in order for every student to achieve their potential we must provide the best conditions possible for our teachers, education assistants and other support staff to work.Professional BenefitsWorking 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 $10 210 a year
  • locality allowance of $9 299 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
  • travel concession
  • air-conditioning subsidy
  • free 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 .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Julie Watson, Manager Corporate Services on 9188 3000 or emailing .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 for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:
  • hold an eligible
. * 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
. * apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
  • consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for Job
  • Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:
  • A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the
and the context of the position and school. * A CV of up to four (4) pages, outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s or see our applicant resource attached.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH993853The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

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