This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Mingenew Primary School (PS) is an important and cherished part of the local community. We currently have an enrolment of 83 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Surrounded by established and productive farmland with the beautiful seaside town of Dongara only 30 minutes’ drive and the bustling regional city of Geraldton an hour away, Mingenew is a safe and vibrant community. GROH housing is available in Mingenew and the local township has a small supermarket, bakery, hotel, childcare, playgroup, polocrosse club, pony club, bowls club, tennis club and a sporting complex. In terms of employment for partners or family members there are several mining projects in the area, other schools within driving distance, health related employment, farming business and seasonal work. Local winter sports are popular and include football, hockey, and netball. On weekends and breaks there is an abundance of beautiful beaches a short drive away, camping spots and in Spring the wildflower season sees the region become a destination for families to explore the area. With Perth only an easy 4 hour drive or 55 minute flight from Geraldton, Mingenew is perfect for people wanting a safe and accessible place to live and work.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.mingenewps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Mingenew PS students consistently achieve strong results in both school and system wide assessments. We are seeking a teacher who will be prepared to work with us to maintain our success and understand the importance of following whole school plans, will set high expectations for themselves and their students, and work collaboratively with their colleagues and families to ensure that every student can make progress. The ability to use data from school and system assessments to plan lessons that meet student learning needs in a multi-age classroom setting is highly valued.
At Mingenew PS, we use an internal instructional coach and regular collaboration time to support educators to use high quality instructional strategies and teach explicitly. We aim for high fidelity and low variance in the implementation of whole school programs in Literacy and Numeracy. Experience implementing Sounds Write or a similar phonics program is well regarded. A dedicated Duties Other Than Teaching (DOTT) provider will teach Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, The Arts, and Physical Education, but you will be responsible for all other learning areas in the Year 1-2 classroom. We are looking for someone with an understanding of Teaching for Impact and experience using similar whole-school approaches and programs in their practice.
You should ideally utilise effective behaviour management strategies to establish and maintain an organised, orderly, and learning-focused classroom and model positive and professional communication and behaviour.
Due to the size of our school all our classrooms are multi-age and in 2026 the profile will consist of a Kindy-Pre-Primary, Year 1-2, Year 3-4 and Year 5-6 class. All classes receive some support from Education Assistants throughout the week.
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 $3 210 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 Air-conditioning subsidy
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 Norah Flanders, Principal on (08) 9928 1062 or emailing norah.flanders@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Norah Flanders on 0427 374 382.
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 Skilled Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school. A CV of up to two (2) 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: SS/TCH994792
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 October 2025
📌 Teacher - Primary
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Geraldton