This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Walkaway Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our high-quality regional school.
Walkaway is a small rural town 28 kilometres south of Geraldton. The school caters for approximately 65 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, in multi-age classes.
Walkaway PS has a strong ethos of being a warm and caring community with a real family atmosphere, created by older students working with and looking after the younger students and a high level of community participation. There are clear expectations of student behaviour that are explicitly taught with social skills and active citizenship being very highly valued by students, staff and parents alike.
The school is located in the township area surrounded by farmland and community facilities. It has shady trees and areas of well-established gardens, green grass, a large undercover area, and a large, reticulated oval. Our school environment has been further enhanced with the inclusion of Nature Play areas fostering creative and imaginative play, sensory opportunities, physical challenges and risk taking and problem solving.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.walkawayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Walkaway PS is seeking a Primary Teacher to fill a vacancy in our Year 3 and 4 classrooms. The successful applicant will be reliable, able to work as part of a team and committed to assisting students with special needs. We are seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
As a primary teacher, you will ideally establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations, cultivate a growth mindset, and nurture students' social and emotional development.
You will ideally exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practice. We value the capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
As a member of our team, you will ideally have experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs using high-impact teaching strategies. You will ideally understand how to use differentiation to meet diverse student needs and demonstrate proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.
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:
- District Allowance of $3210 a year
- 11.5 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 Phillip Epps, Principal on (08) 9926 0200 or emailing Phillip.Epps@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Phillip Epps on 0447 729 104.
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 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 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/TCH957629
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 Friday, 2 May 2025
