Teacher - Primary

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Pingelly Primary School (PS) is seeking a passionate, hardworking Primary Teacher to join their regional school, teaching a senior classroom.

Pingelly PS is located 160 kilometres south-east of Perth. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are drawn from the rural community and from the town itself. Thirty percent of the school's students are Aboriginal. Student numbers may increase as families are drawn to Pingelly 'lifestyle' opportunities and the nearby mining venture in Boddington.

Our experienced staff are committed to a 'Working in Teams' approach to deliver an inclusive and balanced curriculum which addresses the diverse needs of our students. A comprehensive pastoral care system supported by the Grass Roots Foundation is embedded in the operations of the school. Various extension programs are offered to our students in Photography in connection to Desert Light Foundation, Writing and Mathematics. The school has strong collaborative partnerships with parents and the wider community.

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

The Role

At Pingelly PS, our mantra is STRIVE and we have high expectations of our staff, high expectations of our students and high expectations of our community. We believe that collaboration is the key to maximising student outcomes, so we value applicants who are willing to buy into our ‘Working in Teams’ approach. At Pingelly PS, all staff learn together, plan together, teach together and understand the importance of using data to drive decision-making processes. It is important to us that all staff and students have a sense of belonging in our school and this is nurtured through a positive school culture and calm, orderly and predictable learning environments.

The successful applicant should ideally pursue excellence in teaching and learning and have a willingness to support the implementation of whole school approaches. Our instructional model has explicit teaching at its core and encompasses evidence based whole school approaches in the teaching of synthetic phonics, comprehension, mathematics, and writing across the entire school.

The successful applicant should ideally be innovative and systematic in their approach, using high impact teaching strategies and targeted differentiation (Tier 2 interventions) in literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional learning areas. Experience with the following whole school programs is ideal but not essential - InitiaLit, Talk for Writing, Berry Street and Zones of Regulation.

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 Claire Adams, Principal on (08) 9887 2000 or emailing Claire.Adams@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: SS/TCH1006730

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