Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Department of Education WA – Gnowangerup WA 4d ago , from Western Australia Government This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency Gnowangerup is a small town with a diverse population just an hour and a half’s drive north of Albany in WA’s Great Southern region. That drive is through the magnificent Stirling Ranges – the state’s premier hiking destination. Prosperous surrounding farms drive the local economy along with thriving light industrial businesses. Social life is often centred around sports – in which we are very competitive, but there is also a thriving arts scene in the region. Gnowangerup District High School currently supports the education of 140 students from Kindergarten to Year 10. We have specialist teachers for secondary subjects, and our primary students benefit from this with high quality Duty Other Than Teaching (DOTT) provision. We are committed to distributed leadership and take the wellbeing of our staff and students seriously. We’re at the start of a business planning cycle so several exciting changes will be underway during 2026. The Role We are seeking an Early Childhood Education Teacher who will ideally be passionate, motivated and a skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. You should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. We are seeking applicants who are innovative and possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators. 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) subsidised accommodation where applicable free relocation 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 Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Requirements To work with us, you must: 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 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) preferable being your current line manager. 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 Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school. 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 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: IPS/TCH 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, 8 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr