Teacher - Primary

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

Perenjori Primary School (PS) is a small, friendly school that is well resourced and supported by the community. We strive to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where all students are supported and challenged to achieve their personal best. We share a commitment to ensure all students are provided with the best opportunities to develop the skills, understandings and values required to reach their academic potential and contribute to society.

Our Kindergarten to Year 6 students are provided with a range of high-quality educational programs, with emphasis being placed on all student reaching their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally have excellent communication and listening skills, be a passionate, motivated, and skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every student, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies.

We are seeking an applicant who ideally has an understanding and knowledge in Promoting Literacy Development (PLD) phonics, Heggerty, Talk 4 Writing, Multilit programs such as Initialit, Language Lift and Spell Ex, and Western Australia Positive Behaviour Support. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.

It is highly desirable that the successful applicant is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community. They should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.

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
• District allowance of $3 210 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
• Free relocation
• Air-conditioning subsidy

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 Michelle Armstrong, Principal on (08) 9971 8000 or Michelle.Armstrong@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 four (4) 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 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 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/TCH1007792

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 Thursday, 20 November 2025