We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Primary 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.

West Busselton Primary School is a thriving, community-focused school located in the heart of Busselton, where our vision of Believing in Achieving underpins everything we do. We are proud of our strong culture of care, high expectations and collaboration, which ensures every child is known, valued and supported to succeed.

Our dedicated staff work together to deliver a balanced curriculum that blends explicit instruction with engaging, inquiry-rich learning experiences. We place a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and positive behaviour support, creating safe, predictable and inclusive environments where students are ready to learn and achieve their personal best.

As a school, we are committed to continuous improvement, collaboration and collective leadership. Through professional learning, distributed leadership structures and whole-school approaches to curriculum and wellbeing, we aim to create an environment where teachers are supported to develop their practice and where both staff and students can thrive.

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

The Role

We are seeking positive, motivated and skilled teachers who are committed to making a difference for students and contributing to a strong, collaborative school culture.

Suitable applicants will ideally be able to create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments characterised by strong relationships, clear expectations, effective behaviour management and high levels of student participation. They should display sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and use a range of evidence-informed teaching approaches, including explicit instruction and opportunities for students to apply their learning through discussion, inquiry, problem solving and higher-order thinking. Experience using Talk for Writing, UFLI Foundations and/or Word Origins would be desirable but is not essential.

Suitable applicants will be able to use assessment and student data to identify learning needs, plan targeted teaching and monitor student progress. They will ideally use this evidence to reflect on the impact of their practice, make informed adjustments and continually strengthen their teaching. Knowledge of multi-tiered approaches to supporting students across both learning and wellbeing will be highly regarded.

Our teachers work collaboratively within year-level and phase teams and contribute to agreed whole-school approaches to curriculum, teaching, behaviour and wellbeing. Professional growth is supported through collaboration, feedback and coaching, and suitable applicants should be open to learning from and alongside colleagues.

Strong relationships with students, families and colleagues are central to our work. We are looking for teachers who bring high expectations, positivity and professionalism, and who contribute to a culture of collective responsibility for student success.

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.

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 Ben Ratz, Principal on (08) 9751 8400 or emailing Benjamin.Ratz@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Ben Ratz on Benjamin.Ratz@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 three (3) 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/TCH1062503

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 6 October 2026