We are seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Teachers (Kindergarten to Year 2) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Yakamia Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in the community of Albany. Translated from the local Aboriginal language, Yakamia means 'Home of the Long Neck Turtle'. Our school has built a culture of being a place where children can reach their full potential with staff creating a caring and supportive environment.
Our school community honours three agreements - respect yourself; respect people; and respect the school. All students are taught these behaviours, as well as how to interact with others, creating a positive culture for learning and personal development.
Find out more about our school by yakamiaps.wa.edu.au visiting or Schools Online.
The Role
Yakamia PS is seeking dedicated ECE teachers who are committed to providing high quality early years teaching and engaging learning programs in a supportive and inclusive environment. Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with students and parents.
As a teacher at Yakamia you should be committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students, by implementing the Western Australian Curriculum, new Early Years Learning Framework and Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines, providing meaningful learning opportunities, and using a balanced approach of explicit teaching strategies, play-based learning, and with a strong focus on developing Literacy and Numeracy.
Suitable applicants will work well as a team member, collaborating in learning phase teams to implement whole school strategies and programs as per the School Business Plan. This includes, being able to effectively use and implement PreLit (K) InitiaLit (P-2), and the iSTAR instructional model to improve student outcomes. They will effectively differentiate the curriculum to support Students at Educational Risk and Special Needs students.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess effective behaviour management skills to maintain an engaging, orderly and caring learning environment, and be proactive in using restorative practices and the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategy which is embedded across the whole school. They should be collaborative in striving to achieve our vision ‘Belong Believe Become – Success for all students’, ensuring students are at the forefront of everything we do.
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:
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 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.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gemma Larham, Principal on (08) 9892 5500 or gemma.larham@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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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/TCH1043785
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026
