Roebuck Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Roebuck PS aims to provide a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that caters for the academic, as well as the social, emotional and physical needs of our students.
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, such as Let's Decode, Spelling Mastery and the use of Daily Reviews, and EDI lesson design to ensure that all students have opportunities to shine and be successful.
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The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally have the capacity to work independently and innovatively to provide a learning environment that is caring, engaging, and differentiated to cater for a range of learning needs. You should be committed to the school’s vision of providing a consistent, respectful, and engaging learning environment, where positive experiences and high expectations lead to improved outcomes for all.
Suitable applicants should pursue excellence in teaching, have high expectations and be a skilled educator with a passion for teaching and a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development. We are looking for motivated teachers who are willing to immerse themself in the school and local community. Positive connections to the school, the community, and sharing our different cultures and backgrounds supports our students to become confident and valued members of society.
Suitable applicants should value working as a team, support whole school practice, have willingness to engage in collaborative planning, understand the power of assessment for differentiated learning and teaching, and engage in analysis of student data. Suitable applicants should have the ability to effectively and continually monitor the impact of their teaching on student learning and be willing to try new and innovative ways to engage students.
An understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is highly regarded; we expect that all our staff are culturally responsive. Ideally, the applicant will have strong classroom management and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) skills to successfully engage students in their learning.
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:
1. Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 per year
2. Locality allowance of $3,469 a year
3. 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
4. 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
5. More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
6. Subsidised accommodation where applicable
7. Free relocation
8. Air-conditioning subsidy
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Following the registration of the new School Education Act Employees’ (Teachers and Administrators) General Agreement 2023, please be aware that some allowance rates may change.
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.
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*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 Nikki Sandilands, Principal, on (08) 91951900 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.
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Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
9. hold an eligible .
10. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
11. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
12. consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
13. 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:
14. A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.
15. A CV of up to three (3) 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 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/TCH931839
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 November 2024