We are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers – Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Yakamia Primary School (PS) is a K-6 Independent Public School which provides quality education to the community of Albany, in the Great Southern region.

At Yakamia PS we are dedicated to providing high quality teaching and engaging learning programs through whole school practices and pedagogies. We provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to building strong relationships with students and families. Our core values of Respect, Engagement and Excellence are embedded into all aspects of teaching and learning.

We are committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential socially, emotionally and academically through providing an engaging and positive environment to thrive.

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

The Role

We are seeking dedicated teachers who show initiative and are committed to providing high quality teaching and engaging learning programs in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong, positive relationships with students, parents and staff. They will ideally be collaborative in striving to achieve our vision ‘Belong Believe Become – Success for all students’, working in learning phase teams and as a collective whole school team, ensuring students are at the forefront of everything we do.

Suitable applicants should implement the Western Australian Curriculum, and where applicable, the Early Years Learning Framework and Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines, providing meaningful learning opportunities with a strong focus on developing Literacy and Numeracy across all developmental phases of learning. They will ideally be able to effectively use and implement the InitiaLit Literacy program which is embedded in K-2, and the iSTAR explicit teaching instructional model (K-6) to advance student outcomes. A balanced approach of explicit teaching and intentional play-based learning is consistently used in the early years. Suitable applicants should effectively differentiate the curriculum according to the needs of students and implement effective strategies to support student learning and social, emotional development.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess effective behaviour management skills to maintain an engaging, orderly and caring learning environment, and be proactive in using Restorative Practices and the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategy which are embedded across the whole school.

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 Gemma Larham, Principal on (08) 9892 5500 or gemma.larham@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/TCH1062804

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 September 2026