Teacher - Primary

Branch: Kingston Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

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

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Australind

Closing Date: 2025-11-20 4:30 PM

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

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

At Kingston Primary School (PS), our mission is simple yet powerful — to prepare every student for life success, equipping them with the skills to thrive, contribute positively to society, and pursue excellence in all they do.

At Kingston PS, we pursue excellence in teaching and hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. We take pride in our strong, whole-school approaches to literacy, numeracy, and character development through the Virtues & Resilience Projects. Our core values — Care, Courage, Respect, and Excellence — are at the heart of everything we do.

Supporting our students and staff is our award-winning Student Support Services Team, which plays a vital role in our holistic approach to wellbeing, engagement, and behaviour. Together, we ensure every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Located just 150 km south of Perth in the beautiful coastal town of Australind, Kingston PS is an Independent Public School serving around 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Find out more about our school by visiting Kingston Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

Kingston PS is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join their team.

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

The successful applicant should pursue excellence in teaching, have high expectations and value planning in collaborative teams to develop consistent, high-quality teaching and learning programs. It is desirable that applicants possess a high level of collaborative practice, together with interpersonal skills, to enable effective participation and engagement within the school and community to purposefully build partnerships. Applicants will also preferably actively engage in self-reflection and professional development.

We’re looking for a motivated, skilled, and passionate leading educator who ideally:

• Have (or aspire to develop) experience in curriculum leadership and whole-school initiatives, including explicit instructional strategies.
• Have high expectations and value planning in collaborative teams to develop consistent, high-quality teaching and learning programs.
• Are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day.
• Use explicit teaching and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Value collaboration, teamwork, and reflective practice.
• Are eager to mentor and support graduate and practicum teachers, helping shape the next generation of educators.

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)
• 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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Anthea Patten, Principal on (08) 9797 5000 or emailing anthea.patten@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 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/TCH1006503

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