Teacher - Primary

Please note as of Thursday, 2 April the closing date for this advert has been amended

This is a permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026. There is a possibility of increased FTE.

Yealering Primary School (PS) is an inspiring rural school located between the three larger centres of Corrigin, Narrogin and Pingelly in the heart of the Upper Great Southern Wheatbelt. Our students are focused; behaviour is exemplary, and a nurturing culture supports individual student needs.

We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6). Central to our school's purpose is high quality explicit teaching and learning across all curriculum areas with a strong focus on English and Mathematics. Our school is renowned for professional staff and a strong commitment to giving each child the best educational opportunities.

At Yealering PS the rich, harmonious, and friendly tone of the students, parents, families, and the broader community bring together the perfect atmosphere for a student to establish a sense of belonging, enhance learning opportunities and thrive toward their goals.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

As a Primary Teacher at Yealering PS, the successful applicant should ideally possess professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to our Year 2-6 multi-age classroom and K-6 as a provider of Duties Other Than Teaching (DOTT). You will ideally develop an understanding of each individual student, set high expectations, cultivate a growth mindset while catering for their academic, social, physical and emotional growth.

We are seeking a teacher who is ideally innovative and possesses high quality teaching skills and knowledge, including a clear understanding of an explicit approach to teaching. Ideally, applicants will be data literate and use assessments to guide future planning for teaching and learning.

We highly value applicants committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents and the wider community. They should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the West Australian Curriculum and have a sound understanding of differentiation to meet all student’s needs.

We are looking for a teacher who is actively involved in all aspects of the school community, with an enthusiastic attitude to build positive relationships with our students, staff, families and the broader school community.

The successful applicant will be given leadership opportunities within the school. Graduates are encouraged to apply.

An Australian driver’s license and your own transport would be desirable as suitable housing may be located in neighbouring communities/towns.

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)
• 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 Leonie Matthews, Principal on (08) 9888 7200 or emailing Leonie.Matthews@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Leonie Matthews on 0429 481 003.

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.
• Apply on WA Government ↗