Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Branch: Dowerin District High School

Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Dowerin

Closing Date: 2025-11-24 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Applicant Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools.pdf
• Applicant Information - Writing your application.pdf
• CV Template.DOCX

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

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

Dowerin District High School’s motto, Together We Strive, epitomises the partnerships between students, staff, parents and the wider community to ensure each student’s needs are met and our school continues to thrive.

We are committed to continuous improvement and collective efficacy, where opportunities for growth and leadership exist at every level. Our staff adhere to clearly articulated whole school planning and instructional expectations supported by data-driven decision-making to ensure teaching and learning are impactful for every student.

Student wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. Through our school virtues, restorative practices, and explicit teaching of positive behaviours, we create safe, predictable, and inclusive environments where students are ready to learn and achieve their personal best.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally create a positive, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environment that sets high expectations and encourages a growth mindset. You will play a key role in nurturing students’ social and emotional development while driving their academic success.

We seek a teacher with exceptional interpersonal skills - someone who communicates effectively and builds strong, authentic relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. The ideal candidate will be organised, passionate, and motivated, with proven expertise in Early Childhood Education, an understanding of children with special needs and a strong commitment to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child.

You will have the opportunity to implement agreed whole-school instructional practices and deliver a balanced approach to Early Childhood Education, blending explicit teaching with play-based learning to engage and inspire young learners.

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:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• 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 housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Barbara Garner, Principal on (08) 9631 4400 or emailing barbara.garner@education.wa.edu.au.

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.

Application Instructions

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
• Professional Knowledge
• Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’
2. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
3. Upload your completed CV Template only.

Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

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 Careers Page 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/TCH1004791

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, 24 November 2025