We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Nulsen Primary School (PS) is a vibrant and inclusive K–6 school located in Esperance on Western Australia’s spectacular south coast. Our school serves a diverse community and is committed to ensuring every student is known, supported and provided with the opportunity to succeed.

At Nulsen PS, relationships are at the heart of our work. We have built a strong, supportive school culture where staff work collaboratively, students benefit from clear and consistent expectations, and the individual strengths and needs of our learners are recognised.

Our school community is diverse, with a significant proportion of Aboriginal students and students with additional learning, disability, behavioural and social-emotional needs. We see this diversity as both an important responsibility and an opportunity to make a genuine difference. We are committed to culturally responsive practice and continue to strengthen our partnerships with families, community organisations and local Aboriginal organisations.

Nulsen PS has established strong whole-school approaches to teaching, intervention, behaviour and student support. Our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) provides a framework for identifying student need and responding with increasing levels of support, while our teaching and learning approaches place a strong emphasis on explicit instruction, evidence-informed practice, assessment and responsive intervention.

Teachers are supported through collaborative planning, professional learning, coaching and an increasingly strong distributed leadership model. We value consistency across the school while recognising the professional expertise and strengths that each teacher brings to our team.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.nulsenprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic, adaptable and committed teachers to join the Nulsen PS team in 2027.

Our teachers understand that high expectations and strong relationships go hand in hand. They create safe, predictable and engaging classrooms where students know what is expected, experience success and are supported to become increasingly confident and independent learners.

Suitable applicants will ideally display strengths across the following areas:

• High-quality teaching — using explicit, evidence-informed teaching practices and assessment to plan responsive learning experiences.
• Positive classroom environments — establishing clear routines, high expectations and consistent approaches that support engagement, regulation and learning.
• Differentiation and inclusive practice — responding effectively to a broad range of academic, behavioural, disability and social-emotional needs.
• Relationships — developing respectful and positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider school community.
• Collaboration — contributing actively to year-level, cluster and whole-school planning and being willing to learn with and from colleagues.
• Cultural responsiveness — demonstrating a commitment to strengthening knowledge and practice in Aboriginal education and building culturally safe learning environments.
• Reflective practice — using student data, feedback, professional learning and reflection to continually strengthen teaching practice.
• Contribution beyond the classroom — bringing individual strengths, interests and expertise to the broader life and improvement journey of the school.

We particularly value teachers who are flexible, solution-focused and willing to work as part of a team. Teaching at Nulsen requires the capacity to respond calmly and consistently when students experience challenges, while maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour.

Applicants do not need to arrive knowing every Nulsen program or approach. We are looking for teachers with strong foundations, a willingness to learn and the capacity to implement agreed whole-school practices consistently. Support, professional learning and opportunities to develop expertise are an important part of joining our 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 a year
• District allowance of $2 399 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 Krystal Wiggins, Principal, on (08) 9076 3800 or emailing krystal.wiggins@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.
• Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.

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 five (5) 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 five (5) 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/TCH1063765

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 14 September 2026