Rangeway Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Rangeway PS, located in the vibrant coastal city of Geraldton in Western Australia’s Midwest region, is a welcoming, culturally responsive school where passionate educators can make a genuine and lasting difference.

Our diverse school community includes 273 students, with 74% identifying as Aboriginal. We are proud of the strong relationships we build with our students, families and local community, and we value the cultural knowledge and experiences that every student brings. Our students may experience a range of complex challenges that can affect their engagement and learning. At Rangeway, these challenges strengthen our shared commitment to providing a safe, supportive and inspiring learning environment where every student is known, valued and encouraged to succeed.

What makes Rangeway such a rewarding place to work is our people. Our dedicated staff hold high expectations for every student and work closely together through collaboration, professional learning communities and strong team support. This collective approach is delivering positive results.

Rangeway is a place for enthusiastic educators who believe in the potential of every child, value teamwork and want their work to have real purpose. Here, you will be supported by a caring and committed team, encouraged to grow professionally and given the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an exceptional school community.

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

The Role

We are looking for passionate, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every student, every day.

At Rangeway PS, quality teaching is at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our teachers through ongoing professional learning, collaborative planning and instructional coaching. Our instructional coaching model provides practical, supportive feedback that helps teachers refine their practice, build confidence and achieve the best possible outcomes for students.

Suitable applicants would be committed to implementing Rangeway’s whole-school programs and agreed teaching approaches with consistency and enthusiasm. This includes explicit teaching, evidence-based instructional strategies and programs such as MultiLit and Talk for Writing. Knowledge or experience in these programs will be highly regarded; however, support and professional learning will be available.

Applicants will ideally display:

• Strong teaching skills and sound curriculum knowledge.
• The ability to effectively implement the Western Australian Curriculum.
• A commitment to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• A willingness to participate in instructional coaching and ongoing professional development.
• A commitment to Rangeway’s whole-school programs, processes and shared expectations.
• A collaborative and collegial approach to working within a supportive team.
• The ability to provide engaging, meaningful and culturally responsive learning opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for innovative teachers who believe in the potential of every child, welcome professional growth and want to be part of a caring, committed and highly collaborative school 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 $1 239 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 Karin Van Dongen, Principal on (08) 9968 1700 or emailing Karin.VanDongen@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 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 three (3) 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/TCH1064222

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

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 September 2026