This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension
Nullagine Primary School (PS) are seeking a motivated and proactive Early Childhood Teacher to join their friendly team.
Nullagine PS is set in the picturesque town of Nullagine - 200 km North of Newman and 100 km South of Marble Bar. It is in a spectacular part of the Pilbara, surrounded by rugged spinifex covered hills which are dotted with abandoned mine shafts. During the good rain years, the waterholes and wildflowers are incredible. Access to the town is by unsealed roads.
The school serves the Irrungadji Community of Martu people and children of service workers. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in 3 classes with students grouped around phases of development. The Martu students all have English as a Third Language and Martu Wangka is the first dialect of English they speak. Standard Australian English is used only in the school setting.
As a member of the teaching team at Nullagine PS, you will develop authentic and rich learning tasks, work with students to develop goals, apply a range of instruction and explicit teaching incorporating current and emerging technologies to meet the needs of our students. Our team displays a commitment to excellence and can establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment using a restorative approach that focuses on responsibility, building resilience and self-confidence.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.nullagineps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be a motivated, reflective teacher who seeks out new opportunities and is focused on their own professional growth. You will ideally be collaborative, have high level interpersonal skills and work to improve the outcomes of all children in a team environment. You should actively engage in self-refection to improve your practice and participate in observation and feedback to develop your understanding and application of our whole school programs and pedagogy. Experience in Direct Instruction (DI) and Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) will be highly regarded.
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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
- District allowance of $9 299 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $589 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- Travel Concessions
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Nullagine Primary School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $589 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 Greg Yeo, Principal on (08) 9176 2023 or emailing Gregory.Yeo@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Greg Yeo on 0488 172 942.
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 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 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/TCH1024648
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, 6 February 2026
