Applicants from the previous process IPS/TCH990284 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

We are seeking to establish a pool of K-6 Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during Term 1 and Term 2 of the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.  

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Dampier Primary School (PS) is a proud Independent Public-School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6). Our school is a small learning community situated in the heart of the Pilbara flanked by the red dirt and the pristine waters of the Dampier Archipelago.

As a school we are immensely proud of our people, our programs and our progress. We believe it is the people at Dampier, and our shared commitment towards providing an optimal education for all students, which helps make it such a special place. The strength of the school lies in its happy and hardworking students, its talented and dedicated staff, and its generous and capable parent community.

Our staff are passionate about student learning and work collaboratively across year levels to improve the educational outcomes of all students.

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

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and highly effective K–6 teachers who have exceptional interpersonal skills and can build genuine, respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider school community.

At Dampier PS, teachers are committed to delivering high-quality teaching while prioritising student wellbeing. Suitable applicants will ideally display a strong commitment to evidence-based practice by implementing our whole-school programs, agreed pedagogical approaches, and collaborative planning processes to maximise student achievement.

Suitable applicants should create positive, inclusive learning environments where high expectations, strong relationships, and a growth mindset enable every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. They will ideally be reflective practitioners who actively contribute to school improvement priorities, embrace professional learning, and work collaboratively to improve outcomes for all students. The ability to differentiate the curriculum and implement effective, innovative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners is highly desirable.

We value teachers who possess an exemplary classroom practice, a genuine passion for education, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The ability to work collaboratively within a connected whole-school culture, contribute positively to team planning, and engage in ongoing professional growth is highly regarded.

Dampier PS implements a consistent, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning through Literacy and Numeracy Blocks incorporating Shaping Minds engagement norms and daily reviews, Learning Through Doing Mathematics, UFLI Foundations synthetic phonics, Talk for Writing, Word Origins, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Berry Street Education Model strategies, and a whole-school approach to Health education. Experience with these programs or similar evidence-based approaches is desirable but not essential, as professional learning and support will be provided.

We welcome applications from teachers who aspire to develop their leadership capability. Dampier PS provides opportunities for future leadership, including middle leadership roles, within a supportive school culture and the broader Karratha network of public schools. Applicants who are eager to contribute beyond their classroom and grow as educational leaders are encouraged to apply.

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 $9 449 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
• travel concession
• air-conditioning subsidy
• 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 Felicity Lampard, Deputy Principal on (08) 9183 4300 or emailing felicity.lampard@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

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.  

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
  • Professional Knowledge
  • Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’
2. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
3. Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.  

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

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/TCH1060183

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 August 2026