Teacher - K-6

Teacher - K-6

Branch: Castletown Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - Goldfields Education Region

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

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Esperance

Closing Date: 2025-11-17 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• information - writing your application - teachers aug22.pdf

Successful applicants from pool process 993043 need not re-apply.

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.

Castletown Primary School (PS) is located in the beautiful town of Esperance, within the Goldfields Education Region. Our school community is strong, inclusive, and proud of its shared commitment to student success. With a vibrant, future-focused staff, Castletown PS offers an exciting opportunity for educators looking to make a difference in a supportive and high-performing environment.

We welcome applications from educators who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and who are ready to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be highly skilled in the planning, delivery and assessment of Explicit Instruction, particularly in literacy. Castletown PS places a strong emphasis on teaching practices that are clear, structured, and evidence-based. Teachers are encouraged to implement these approaches consistently to support the learning of all students.

Our school also delivers the Top 10 Maths program, providing students with a rich, hands-on approach to learning mathematical concepts. Suitable applicants should have a capacity to make mathematics learning engaging, accessible, and concrete through this structured program.

Teachers at Castletown PS are encouraged to cater effectively to the diverse learning needs of students, including those with additional needs and complex behaviours, through the use of differentiation, strong routines, and strategies that promote high levels of student engagement. With a strong commitment to Visible Learning, our staff aim to ensure students understand their learning goals, receive timely and constructive feedback, and take ownership of their progress.

As a K-6 Teacher at Castletown PS, you will be invited to work collaboratively with colleagues in planning and delivering high-impact instruction. Ideally, you will bring the ability to use student data to inform your teaching and provide targeted support where needed. Positive relationships between staff, parents, and students underpin our school culture and guide our daily interactions. An understanding of our current strategic priorities and Business Plan will be highly regarded.

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:

• District allowance of $2 399 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Travel concession

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.

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 David Vooght-Simpson, Principal on (08) 9076 2800 or emailing David.Vooght-simpson@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

All 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 documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to three (3) 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 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/TCH1006347

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 November 2025