Augusta Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of dynamic and driven Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies commencing during this period.

Augusta PS is a highly sought-after school located on Wadandi Country in the seaside town of Augusta, approximately 320 kilometres south of Perth. The school has strong connections with its local community and provides a supportive, collaborative environment for staff and students.

Augusta PS caters for approximately 100 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with an intake area extending from Augusta to Kudardup. The school is part of the Southwest Education Region and the Capes Network and is supported by the Regional Education Office in Bunbury.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be highly motivated, reflective and data-informed educators who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving student outcomes. They should have the capacity to analyse student achievement data, identify areas of need and use this information to plan differentiated teaching, targeted intervention and ongoing assessment.

Applicants should possess a strong knowledge of evidence-based literacy and numeracy instruction, including the Science of Reading, explicit teaching and the Gradual Release of Responsibility model. Experience with, or a willingness to develop knowledge of, programs and approaches including Letters and Sounds, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Word Origins and ORIGO Mathematics will be highly regarded.

Applicants should display the ability to plan and deliver effective teaching and learning programs within a split classroom. This includes differentiating instruction across year levels, managing varied curriculum and assessment requirements, and ensuring all students are appropriately supported and challenged.

Suitable applicants will ideally understand the Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) and display a commitment to high-impact teaching practices, classroom observation, feedback, coaching and ongoing reflective practice. They should be open to working collaboratively with colleagues to evaluate the impact of their teaching and strengthen consistent whole-school approaches.

Applicants will ideally possess the leadership capabilities required to contribute beyond their classroom, including leading or contributing to committees, coordinating whole-school programs, coaching colleagues and supporting the implementation and evaluation of school improvement priorities.

Suitable applicants will also ideally display a high level of information and communication technology capability and the capacity to effectively integrate digital technologies into teaching and learning.

As valued members of a small regional school, suitable applicants will ideally be collaborative, flexible and community minded. They should be willing to undertake additional responsibilities and contribute actively to the broader life of the school and local community.

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 Kim Kehoe, Principal on (08) 9781 5100 or emailing Kim.Kehoe@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/TCH1061248

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 September 2026