Waggrakine Primary School (PS) 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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in an inclusive and highly engaging learning environment?

Waggrakine PS is an independent public school located in Geraldton, 4 and a half hours north of Perth. We are situated on the coast with picturesque beaches and balmy weather year-round.

The school provides an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment where every student feels a strong sense of connection and belonging. With an Education Support Program onsite, which provides learning opportunities for students with a mild to moderate disability diagnosis, we are looking for both mainstream staff and teachers interested in being part of the Education Support Program for 2027.

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

The Role

We are seeking to establish a pool of committed, resilient and highly motivated teachers, who prioritise strong relationships with the school community. We will work together to engage children, families and stakeholders in developing a culturally responsive, inclusive school. 

We are looking for Primary Teachers who place a strong focus on their own professional growth and development and are keen to continue to learn and grow with a forward-thinking team. Suitable applicants will ideally be highly collaborative and work in Professional learning communities to support each other. The use of data and research to inform evidence based, whole school teaching and learning programs; and embed differentiated practice to support all students, will be a focus.

A commitment to team, solutions focussed problem solving, reflective practice and acting on feedback, is highly regarded. Suitable applicants will prioritise the use of evidence-based teaching and learning programs and be committed to the development and implementation of Waggrakine PS’s agreed pedagogical framework, to establish and deliver programs that progress student achievement in line with our School’s Purpose- ‘We achieve by caring, giving every student, every opportunity to succeed, learn and grow.’

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.
• 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.

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 Dianna Miller, Principal on (08) 9968 1800 or emailing Di.Miller@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 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/TCH1062466

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

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026