This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Our vision is to have every student at school in every classroom learning. Our moral purpose is 'to close the education gaps and address the social emotional needs of our students'. As a teacher at Mullewa District High School (DHS), you will be part of a professional learning community committed to engaging in practice supported by evidence and research to best meet the needs of our students. Mullewa DHS has a high impact approach to all new learning, and you will be willing to engage in and seek to develop your skills in explicit instruction practice.
Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations are to Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Solid. These are the expectations our school is proud to hold.
The school has a strong focus on positive behaviour supports catering for students' wellbeing. We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy and are a part of the Closing the Gap commonwealth program working in partnership with MultiLit. The school is creating purposeful programs to provide clear career pathways for our secondary students.
Driven by our school's strategic direction, we invest heavily in building staff capacity, while leadership opportunities are created for staff interested in progressing their careers.
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The Role
We are looking for a caring and passionate Early Childhood Education Teacher. You will work in a great environment with a fulltime assistant, great facilities, resources and equipment. Having a low number of students enables us to run a Pre-Kindy second semester.
The successful applicant will implement the Early Childhood Education program for Kindergarten and Pre-Primary students. You will be required to communicate with children in a way that is age appropriate. It is also important in this role to have excellent skills in communicating with families about their children's skills, abilities and achievements to provide the best learning experiences for their child.
The successful applicant will ideally have a love of teaching and a love of learning. We are looking for someone who respects that every child and their family is unique and valued. You should be dedicated to your work as well as being organised and prepared. We are looking for someone who loves working as a team member with all staff, non-teaching staff, teachers and administration. The ideal teacher will have extensive knowledge of the Early Years Framework and the WA Curriculum. Knowledge of phonics programs and high impact teaching is beneficial.
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 $13 730 per year
* District allowance of $3 210 a year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7 000 see info below.
* 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
* Air-conditioning subsidy
Teachers and school administrators employed at
Mullewa District High School
in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of
$7 000
(pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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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 Katrina Crudeli, Principal on 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 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 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 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1025908
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close:
4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 February 2026