Teacher - Primary

Teacher - Primary

Branch: Trayning Primary School

Division: Wheatbelt Education Region

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

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Trayning

Closing Date: 2025-11-17 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 permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

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

Trayning Primary School (TPS) is located in the Ballardong Noongar region in the Northeastern Wheatbelt of Western Australia. We pride ourselves on having strong relationships with parents, community and our local schools. Our school motto “Building our Dreams’ identifies our goal to instil in our students a love of learning, a desire for knowledge and for taking steps to create successful futures. The schools’ values Relationships, Achievement, Responsibility and Respect cultivate positive attitudes, beliefs and behaviours that guide us in the choices we make to support a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher looking to join a vibrant, close-knit school with a collaborative team whose top priority is the wellbeing of our students?

We are seeking a dedicated teacher who shows initiative and a commitment to providing high quality teaching and engaging learning programs in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The successful applicant should ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong, positive relationships with students, parents and staff. They will successfully implement the Western Australian Curriculum and provide meaningful learning opportunities with a strong focus on developing Literacy and Numeracy skills across all developmental phases of learning. We are committed to whole school approaches, and our teachers work from the TPS Whole School Instructional Framework Handbook providing high quality evidence-based pedagogy. Currently our school uses MultiLit, Talk4Writing, Maths Trek, Hegarty, Inquisitive, Elastiks and Progressive Achievement Tests (PATS). A knowledge of these programs will be well regarded.

It is desired that applicants can effectively differentiate the curriculum according to student needs. They should ideally have the skills to maintain an engaging, orderly and caring learning environment. Strong classroom and behaviour management skills will be required to support the development of a positive and respectful culture using restorative practices. Some confidence in using Information and Communication Technology to enhance teaching and learning will be well recognised.

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.

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 Vicki Macdonald, Principal on (08) 9683 1400 or emailing Vicki.Macdonald@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: SS/TCH1006841

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, 17 November 2025