This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
South Newman Primary School (PS) students are successful, motivated learners who achieve their personal best in a supportive learning environment. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Care and Compassion are used in our everyday dealings with each other and in the development of our program and policies. These values form the purpose of our school and the foundation for ensuring the best school environment for all members of our community. This is what we call `The Newman Way'.
South Newman PS is a progressive and engaging school where there is a balance between high performance and high care. The wellbeing of staff and students is paramount. We are a very collaborative school with a strong focus on teamwork and supporting students to do their very best in all areas. We pride ourselves on teaching in a supportive and engaging regional school.
Our school has been named a Quality Teaching Strategy (QTS) Lead School for Teaching and Learning. South Newman PS is using a whole school explicit instruction approach to lesson delivery. We have whole school plans and programs that the successful applicant will be able to follow. We are very supportive of new staff and have comprehensive induction with ongoing professional learning to help new teachers learn the programs we run. We take very seriously the obligation of supporting and developing graduate teachers. Many graduate teachers have won promotional and city positions after a few years of working at our school due to the extra opportunities provided while working here.
At South Newman PS staff, students and parents strive to create an engaging and welcoming school community. As an Independent Public School located in the heart of the Pilbara region, we cater for an ever-changing student population, reflective of the town's mining industry. We provide high quality education for students from more than 20 nationalities, many of whom enrol at our school with English as their second language.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.snps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated and skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies.
We are seeking a teacher with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills which underpin professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community. The successful applicant will become an integral part of this community partnership to support each child to reach their potential.
As a teacher at South Newman PS, you will work in a collaborative environment to improve student outcomes, reflect on your own performance, contribute to staff development, and support our distributed leadership structure. We highly value applicants who are committed to continuous improvement, shown by your willingness to accept and implement change and evident in your ability to lead initiatives at a phase of learning and/or school-wide level.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. They should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging lessons using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, with a strong focus on explicit instruction and demonstrated best practice in Literacy and Numeracy
The successful applicant will ideally be a highly skilled and motivated educator who is passionate about teaching, with a strong focus on explicit instruction and excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and demonstrated best practice in Literacy and Numeracy.
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 $10 210 a year
- District Allowance of $9 299 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
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
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 Milos Zivkovic, Principal on (08) 9154 3950 or by emailing milos.zivkovic@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 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/TCH974835
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, 20 June 2025
