This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025. An earlier commencement date can be negotiated.
Coolgardie Primary School (PS) is a Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) school located in the iconic gold mining town of Coolgardie, approximately 38 kms from Kalgoorlie Boulder.
Coolgardie PS is a proud community school where we provide the necessary environment for students to develop to their full potential academically, socially and physically. We encourage a set of behaviours and values which will promote learning in a responsible and caring environment. We have a focus on high impact teaching and empowering student learning. We are committed to ensure inclusion in our community by building authentic relationships and partnerships with our Coolgardie families and community agencies and value our cultural diversity.
Coolgardie Primary School boasts an active and supportive P&C and School Council, with strong community, parent and family support.
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The Role
We are actively seeking an experienced primary teacher with the desire to develop leadership skills. The position available includes classroom teaching, graduate mentoring, student services and administration/leadership opportunities for the right person.
As a primary teacher, you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. Your exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues will be highly valued in this role and will form part of the Student Services component of the role.
The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued. As a member of our team, you would leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.
Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices, with the ability to mentor our graduate teachers in the development of these skills.
The development of leadership skills and opportunities for administration may also be available throughout the year for the right person.
Senior Teachers, Level 3 Teachers, or any teacher who possesses the ability and desire to further develop their own career pathway are encouraged to apply.
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 (CTP) Allowance of $10 210 a year
- District Allowance of $2 734 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Vehicle relocation
- Free relocation
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
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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 Deb Fitzgerald, Principal on 0401139497 or emailing Debra.Fitzgerald@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 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 (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. Your CV should demonstrate your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
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: SS/TCH954986
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 March 2025
