Teacher - Primary

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

Rangeway Primary School (PS), located in Geraldton in the Midwest region, is recognised as being socio-economically disadvantaged with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) value of 755 which places it in the tenth decile of social disadvantage. With an enrolment of 273, seventy-four percent (74%) of students are Aboriginal. Complex and inter-related factors such as intergenerational poverty, domestic violence, mental health issues, drugs, alcohol, poor attendance and high rates of transiency contribute to significant disadvantage factors which impact on learning potential.

Despite these disadvantage factors, staff at Rangeway PS hold high expectations for academic achievement, often achieving above ‘like school’ standards due to the supportive and collaborative environment created at the school.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally 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.

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. Knowledge of programs such as MultiLit and Talk4Writing will be well regarded. We especially encourage educators with specialised experience and/or training in Aboriginal Education to apply.

We are seeking an applicant who is innovative and possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.

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 $8 020 per year
• District allowance of $1 239 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

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 Karin Van Dongen, Principal on (08) 9968 1700 or emailing Karin.VanDongen@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 two (2) 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/TCH1008469

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, 1 December 2025