This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Join the crew in Paraburdoo!
Join our dynamic community with this rewarding role.
Enjoy a magnificent natural landscape, a glorious climate and exceptional professional opportunities in this rewarding leadership role.
At Paraburdoo Primary School (PS), our purpose is to ensure every child is provided with every opportunity every day to develop the skills and knowledge they need to become resilient, well balanced and successful individuals who contribute positively to society throughout their lives.
Paraburdoo PS caters for approximately 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the Shire of Ashburton. As the only school in town, our enrolments fluctuate with the mining industry, contributing to a vibrant and diverse community. We proudly embrace families from across Australia and from a range of cultural backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Find out more about our school by visiting our Face Book Page www.facebook.com/ParaburdooPrimarySchool,our Website www.paraburdooprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Paraburdoo PS is looking for a warm, passionate and dedicated Early Childhood educator who is committed to making a real difference for our young learners. This position is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced teacher to share their leadership strengths, or for an early career teacher to grow their confidence and skills within a supportive team.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic teacher who brings strong communication skills and authentic connections with colleagues, students and families. The successful applicant will ideally be a flexible and collaborative team player who delivers high quality learning through engaging and Explicit Direct Instruction, including daily reviews, active participation and purposeful lesson design.
With Scaling Up Success and The Resilience Project beginning in 2026, you will play an important role in creating a consistent, caring and uplifting learning environment that supports student achievement and wellbeing. Familiarity with UFLI, Top Ten Mathematics and Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.
At Paraburdoo PS our educators are positive, team oriented and deeply committed to helping every child thrive. We are looking for someone who embraces social emotional learning, builds a joyful and engaging classroom culture and values ongoing professional learning and coaching.
A strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and the ability to differentiate for diverse learners is highly regarded. Experience or interest in working with Aboriginal students and nurturing pride in identity and culture will be considered an asset.
Join the Paraburdoo Crew, where we nurture and inspire every child to sparkle.
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:
- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
- District Allowance of $9 299 a year
- 12 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
- Additional Travel Concession
- Free relocation
- Air conditioning subsidy
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.
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 Natasha Francis, Principal on (08) 5125 4000 or emailing Natasha.francis@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/TCH1014511
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, 15 December 2025
