Teacher - Primary Department of Education Waggrakine, Western Australia, Australia
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, ****
Why Join Morawa District High School?
Morawa District High School (DHS) is a high-performing Independent Public School, recognised for its commitment to excellence in education.
In ****, we received an exceptional Public School Review with a five-year return - an achievement that reflects our strong leadership, high standards, and positive school culture.
We are proud recipients of the WA Education Week Award for Excellence in School Leadership and were finalists in the **** WA Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Primary).
With approximately 220 students, including 42% Aboriginal students, we provide a strong, sustainable education from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Our school offers a safe rural setting and a stimulating, differentiated learning environment that encourages all students to be fully engaged and motivated to excel.
Senior students benefit from a flexible learning model that includes a mix of face-to-face teaching and School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) delivery.
We offer a range of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Foundation, and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways to meet the diverse needs of our students.
The Location and Community
Located in the heart of wildflower country, Morawa is just 100km from the coast and a 1.5-hour drive from Geraldton.
The town offers a welcoming community, a relaxed rural lifestyle, and access to essential services, making it an ideal location for educators seeking a rewarding and balanced career.
Find out more about our school by visiting morawadistricthighschool.com or Schools Online
The Role
Morawa DHS is seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that values excellence, innovation, and community.
The successful applicant will ideally possess:
A sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and be committed to the Quality Teaching Strategy.
The ability to deliver high impact engaging and inclusive lessons from Pre-primary to Year 6.
Strong organisational skills




Exemplary teaching skills and a commitment to cultivating a safe, accountable, and differentiated learning setting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and collegial approach to teamwork.
A willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning and support whole-school processes.
You should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to building positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
Your teaching should reflect our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations of Respect, Responsibility, and Achievement.
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 $****** per year
District allowance of $***** a year
Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $***** 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 Morawa District High School in **** are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $***** (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 professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at ****** or on **************.
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 Tonia Carslake, 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.
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.
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📌 Teacher - Primary (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia