Teacher - Primary

We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary 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.

Are you a dedicated and passionate teacher who believes relationships are the foundation of learning?

Avonvale Primary School (PS) is seeking Primary Teachers to join our committed and caring team. We do things differently here, and it matters. Our work is grounded in healing-centred, trauma-informed practice through the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM), and we are guided by the belief that when the adults change, everything changes.

We are looking for teachers who will thrive in a culture of care, high expectations and reflection, and who see challenge as an opportunity for growth. We are proud to be recognised beyond our gates; as 2025 WA Education Awards Finalists for Excellence in Wellbeing and Learning, and as National Winners of the 2024 Sydney Opera House PLAY Award. These acknowledgements reflect the heart of our work: creating a place where wellbeing and learning are deeply connected.

Our Avonvale Story

At Avonvale, we hold a clear expectation that adult behaviour sets the tone for everything. We know that how we show up; our consistency, language, tone, and emotional regulation shapes the safety and success of our students.

We are seeking teachers who take personal responsibility for their impact and model calm, regulated, and compassionate behavior, especially in moments of challenge. They understand that professional conduct is not defined by perfection, but by reflection and the ability to repair. These educators engage openly in feedback and coaching, viewing growth as a shared and ongoing endeavor.

This work isn’t easy, but it is deeply rewarding. We walk beside each other with honesty and care, because the adults our students need most are the ones who continue to learn.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking educators who:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Deliver high-quality, explicit teaching using evidence-informed practices.
• Create culturally responsive, engaging learning environments that reflect our community and Country.
• Embrace collaboration, curiosity, and continuous professional growth.
• Understand that student success is built upon adult consistency, care and regulation.

The ideal applicant is a passionate educator who believes that every child can learn and thrive. They should be committed to strong pedagogy, instructional clarity, and continuous improvement, and approach their work as a reflective practitioner who actively engages in professional learning and coaching. They display kindness, resilience, and emotional intelligence, even under pressure, and contribute to a staff culture grounded in trust, humour, and collective efficacy.

Both graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. We value passion and alignment with our approach as highly as experience.

Our School

Avonvale PS is a small, community-based school located in Northam, on Ballardong Boodja. Our students learn in classrooms and outdoors; from literacy and numeracy foundations to Outdoor Learning, and Two-Way Science.

Every Wednesday, while students are immersed in Outdoor Learning with our amazing specialist teachers and support staff, class teachers receive their Duties Other Than Teaching (DOTT) together allowing for high levels of collaboration, shared planning, and professional dialogue. This intentional structure supports the collective growth of our teaching team and ensures coherence across classrooms.

We are proud of our calm, connected culture where staff support each other, lead with heart, and continuously reflect to ensure every child is known, seen, and successful. We are building something special here; a place of belonging and purpose.

If you would like to visit us, you are warmly welcome — we would be very happy to accommodate that. Seeing our work, our students and our culture in action often says far more than words on a page ever could.

We welcome teachers who want to make a genuine difference — in a place that’s redefining what a small school can be.

Together we care. Together we thrive.

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 $10 210 per 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
• 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.

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 Leah Vogler, Principal on (08) 9621 5200 or emailing leah.vogler@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: SS/TCH1005179

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 November 2025

• Branch: Avonvale Primary School
• Division: Wheatbelt Education Region
• Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• FTE: 0.1-1.0
• Location: Northam
• Closing Date: 2025-11-21 4:30 PM