Please note as of Friday, 9 January at 2.45pm there has been an amendment to the closing date
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Moorine Rock Primary School (PS) aims to give every student the best possible start in life. The school’s vision is for every student, in every classroom, to be learning. Our moral purpose is to close educational gaps and address the social and emotional needs of students. Teachers at Moorine Rock PS work collaboratively as part of a professional learning community, using evidence-based practice to improve student outcomes.
The school has a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, positive behaviour support, and student wellbeing. Staff are supported through ongoing professional learning, mentoring, and opportunities to build leadership capacity within a small-school context.
Moorine Rock PS values strong partnerships with families and the wider community and provides a welcoming and collegial working environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.moorinerockps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
To learn more about Moorine Rock Primary School, including our students, staff, and community, we invite you to view our short school video:
The Role
Moorine Rock PS is seeking a motivated and committed Early Childhood teacher to join our school community. Moorine Rock PS is a small regional school with supportive staff, engaged families, and a strong focus on student learning and wellbeing. At Moorine Rock PS, we reach for the stars, supporting all students to achieve their potential.
The teaching context is Kindergarten to Year 2 (K-2), with the possibility of a Pre-Primary to Year 2 configuration. The successful applicant will ideally display a commitment to high-impact teaching practices and a willingness to engage in explicit instruction. Experience in, or a willingness to implement, the Sounds-Write phonics program is required, with relevant professional learning provided to support the delivery of whole-school initiatives. Teachers work closely with and value the support of Education Assistants to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
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 a 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
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 Stacey Landrigan, Principal on (08) 9049 1176 or emailing stacey.landrigan@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Stacey Landrigan on 0417 981 809.
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 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/TCH1021139
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, 23 January 2026
