We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Our mission at Dunsborough Primary School is to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student is empowered to thrive. Guided by our values, we aim to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and emotional intelligence needed to navigate an ever-changing world. Through strong partnerships with families, a commitment to excellence, and a focus on social-emotional learning, we work together to ensure our students develop into adaptable, confident, and compassionate global citizens.

Our vision is to be a school where every child feels a sense of belonging and is encouraged to grow into their best self. We strive to create a dynamic and responsive community that embraces change, fosters resilience, and promotes curiosity. By nurturing relationships, valuing diversity, and providing rich learning opportunities, we aim to inspire students to be independent thinkers, problem-solvers, and connected, compassionate individuals.

Our values are integrity, connection, collaboration, resilience, and empathy and inclusivity.

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

The Role

We are seeking high-quality educators who align with our school’s mission, vision and values. You will ideally display exemplary teaching practice, high expectations for every student and a strong commitment to improving student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

Suitable applicants should be collaborative, positive and committed to contributing to the success of our students, staff and wider school community. You should value learning from others, actively contribute to team planning and be open to feedback, coaching and ongoing reflection. We are looking for teachers who are motivated to continually strengthen their practice while making a positive contribution to our school culture.

As a member of our team, you would build strong, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families. You would use high-impact teaching strategies to design and deliver engaging, evidence-informed literacy and numeracy programs. You will ideally display inclusive and differentiated practices that respond to diverse student strengths and needs, alongside the effective use of data to monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback and establish future learning goals.

You should also possess a willingness to implement and contribute to consistent whole-school approaches, share expertise and take collective responsibility for the progress and success of every student.

Highly desirable if you have expertise and experience with UFLI, Word Origins, Talk for Writing and PBS.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Taylor Webb, Principal on (08) 9781 3777 or by emailing Taylor.Webb@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Taylor Webb on email at Taylor.Webb@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/TCH1064950

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 October 2026