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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Dampier Primary School is a proud Independent Public-School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is a small learning community situated in the heart of the Pilbara flanked by the red dirt and the pristine waters of the Dampier Archipelago.
As a school we are immensely proud of our people, our programs and our progress. We believe it is the people at Dampier, and our shared commitment towards providing an optimal education for all students, which helps make it such a special place. The strength of the school lies in its happy and hardworking students, its talented and dedicated staff, and its generous and capable parent community.
Our staff are passionate about student learning and work collaboratively across year levels to improve the educational outcomes of all students. We focus on providing a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy and offer a range of whole-school teaching programs and the use of Daily Reviews, and EDI lesson design to ensure that all students have the opportunity to shine and succeed. We celebrate innovation and leadership, encouraging educators to actively seek opportunities within our dynamic team.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.dampier.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
We are actively seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, who can communicate effectively and build genuine relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. As a primary teacher at Dampier Primary School, you will be expected to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations, and foster a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. We encourage applications from teachers who are interested in future leadership opportunities, including middle leadership roles. If you are passionate about developing your leadership skills and taking on increasing responsibilities within a supportive school community and network of Karratha schools, we encourage you to apply. Successful applicants should be active contributors to school priorities and direction, and reflective in their practice to support professional growth and improvement of educational outcomes for all students. The ability to differentiate curriculum, embed Positive Behaviour Support and implement innovative approaches to improve student outcomes is a key element in this role. You should be passionate about creating positive futures for all students.
Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel together in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued..
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 $8 020.00 a year
- District Allowance of $9 449 a year
- 11.5 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.
Following the registration of the new School Education Act Employees’ (Teachers and Administrators) General Agreement 2023, please be aware that some allowance rates may change.
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 Sharon Spring, Principal, on (08) 9183 4300 or emailing Sharon.Spring@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.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 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/TCH932679
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 21 November 2024
