Teacher - Primary

Carnarvon Community College 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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Carnarvon Community College is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Our motto : Growing Excellence Together, highlights some of the foundational aspects of our College. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student, is a successful student. Find out more about our school by visiting or The Role We are seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, exhibiting a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. You will ideally exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole‑school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued. As a member of our team, you would leverage high‑impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programmes. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning. Applicants from this pool may be considered for a range of teaching roles. We especially encourage educators with specialised experience and / or training in Aboriginal Education, English as an Additional Language, Special Education, Students At Educational Risk and Early Childhood Education. 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 $10 210 per year District allowance of $4 387 a year Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 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 Travel Concessions You may be eligible for HELP / HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – Teachers and school administrators employed at Carnarvon Community College in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary of $4 000 (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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting . For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on . Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south westteachers 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. Note that south westteachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial. Find out if you are eligible . Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Davies, Associate 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 for more details. Eligibility To work with us, you must : hold an eligible . 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 . apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to a 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 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 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 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close 4 : 30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 20 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr