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 2026 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 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. We focus on providing a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy and offer a range of whole-school teaching programs and the use of Warm-ups, and Explicit Instruction lesson design to ensure that all students have the opportunity to shine and succeed. We celebrate innovation and leadership, encouraging educators to actively seek opportunities within our dynamic team.
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online .
The Role
We are actively seeking K-6 Teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, who can communicate effectively and build genuine relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
As a teacher at Dampier PS, you will be expected to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations, and foster a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. We encourage applications from teachers who are interested in future leadership opportunities, including middle leadership roles. If you are passionate about developing your leadership skills and taking on increasing responsibilities within a supportive school community and network of Karratha schools, we encourage you to apply.
Suitable applicants should be active contributors to school priorities and direction, and reflective in their practice to support professional growth and improvement of educational outcomes for all students. The ability to differentiate curriculum, embed Positive Behaviour Support and implement innovative approaches to improve student outcomes is a key element in this role. You should be passionate about creating positive futures for all students.
We strongly value applicants who exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel together in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.
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 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 .
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
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
* Two (2) character limited written responses addressing two (2) AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
* Professional Knowledge
* Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
* Click 'Apply for Job'
* Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
* 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/TCH990284
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr