This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Newdegate Primary School (PS) is located in the Great Southern agricultural region of Western Australia (WA), approximately 400 km south-east of Perth. We are a small school with enrolments fluctuating from 40 to 45 children. Our students benefit from specialised teachers with expertise in the areas of Music, Science, Visual Arts, Languages Other Than English (LOTE) - Indonesian and Physical Education. Up to date class resources complement our skilled and professional teachers and include E-Boards in every classroom, laptops for each child, digital cameras, iPads and a printer in each room.
Newdegate PS’s vision is to prepare students to be productive community members who achieve their best through life-long learning. Our focus is to develop the potential of our students so they can maximise educational opportunities in academic, social, physical and creative skills. Our class sizes give us the space and opportunity for individualised teaching programs that foster the 'whole child' and create a safe nurturing learning environment for our students.
Our School Values are:
Independence: Self-respect and self-resilience.
Achievement: We set standards and expectations that challenge us to progress.
Belonging: We appreciate individuality, value the contributions of others, and appreciate our own worth and our surrounding environment.
Citizenship: We contribute positively to our school and wider community to ensure they are better places to live and learn.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
We are a supportive and enthusiastic rural school participating in the Country Teaching Program, with three multi-age classrooms and a welcoming community. Our school offers intensive support for new teachers and a collaborative, positive team environment. We are looking for a kind and committed educator who genuinely cares about the progress and well-being of every individual student and works respectfully and effectively with Education Assistants and colleagues.
The successful applicant should be enthusiastic, motivated, and skilled educators, committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day. This is achieved through our whole-school approaches, explicit teaching, and evidence-based instructional strategies. Experience with multi-age classrooms is highly valued.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant has experience, familiarity with or a willingness to learn how to implement effectively, programs such as Talk for Writing, 7 Steps to Writing, Letters and Sounds, Spelling Mastery, MultiLit intervention programs, and Maths Trek.
The successful applicant should possess a strong capacity to collaboratively plan and deliver challenging, engaging learning programs aligned with the WA Curriculum. Fostering positive, respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the broader community is a key part of this role.
We are seeking an educator who is innovative, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional growth. The successful applicant would support current whole-school practices and demonstrate collegiality and a strong ability to work as part of an effective and supportive team.
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 per year
- District allowance of $2 043 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
- Free relocation
- Travel Concessions
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 Judy Garlick, Principal on (08) 9871 2200 or emailing Judy.Garlick@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 two (2) 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 two (2) 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: SS/TCH1017636
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
