Primary Teacher - Pilbara, Western Australia Full-time | Longer Term or minimum 1 term contract Start Date: Term 3, ****
Accommodation | Retention Bonus | Remote Allowance | Travel Assistance | Relocation
Are you a proactive, adaptable and reflective primary teacher who would love the opportunity to teach in a community school in the Pilbara?
Do you aspire to teach in a culturally rich school, whilst only living 120 minutes from a city?
A remote Aboriginal community school is currently seeking a passionate primary teacher for their Year K - Year 1 class who has a solid knowledge of the curriculum to embrace on-Country learning and project-based Two-way learning through cross-cultural themes.
Located in the Pilbara, approximately 2 hours from Port Hedland, this three-teacher campus supports around 50 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The school deeply values and actively builds upon the cultural heritage, language and history of its students, families and community, embedding local knowledge and Elders' wisdom across its programs.
Literacy, numeracy and on-Country learning sit at the heart of the curriculum, guided by values of belonging and harmony, equal opportunity, healthy living, honesty, respect, and courage for a strong future.
You'll bring strong classroom management skills and build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
Skilled in foundation literacy and numeracy, you'll also support fine motor development, independence and school readiness - differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning and behavioural needs.




With a growth mindset and genuine commitment to school-wide programs, you'll uphold the school's values with professionalism and integrity, showing initiative while knowing when to seek support.
Ideally with K-1 experience, you'll balance play-based and explicit teaching to help every student build strong foundations and thrive.
This is a full time position from Term 3, ****.
The school is open to teachers from one term, however, would prefer longer term of a year plus commitment.
The Perks!
The school will provide the following benefits -
Salary range $91,449 to $127,737per annum
Fully subsidised private house, furnished with most essentials (furniture, whitegoods, kitchenware).
Fully subsidised utilities (power, water and gas)
$5,000 bonus after a full year of teaching service
Fortnightly district allowance of $*****
Option to participate in salary sacrifice scheme
Relocation assistance
Annual return flights from Australian capital city or Auckland, NZ
Employee Assistance program for staff wellbeing
Possibility employment opportunites for a partner
Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life including,




Trauma Responsive Practice in Education with the Australian Childhood Foundation
Cultural Competency training with the Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts)
First aid certification (6 month+ contracts)
What You Need to Succeed!
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess and/or demonstrate:
TRBWA registration and Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a recognised teaching qualification
Primary teaching experience
Experience supporting students with diverse learning and behavioural needs, and differentiating instruction to both support and extend learners
Demonstrated ability to balance play-based and explicit teaching approaches
Comprehensive curriculum knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good administrative skills
A cooperative approach with staff and community
Strong relationship-building and listening skills
Openness to learning from your students indigenous staff's teaching methods.
Desirable criteria include:
A current manual driver's licence
Experience teaching Indigenous students
ESL/EALD teaching experience
Experienced teachers and outstanding graduates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested?
We would love you to provide a resume (with a LinkedIn profile, if available) and apply via .
Question?
Email us at ******.
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, Recent Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

📌 K - Year 1 Primary Teacher In The Pilbara, Wa (Perth)
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📍 Perth