Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

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This is not just a teaching job. It is a calling. CAPS Kurrawang is a small, close-knit Christian school serving approximately 85 predominantly Aboriginal (First Nations) students from Kindy to Year 6. The school runs four mixed‐year classes and is proud of its near 80% attendance rate — exceptional by any measure in this space. We are seeking a Year 3/4 classroom teacher to join our passionate, cohesive team. You will be supported by an Education Assistant (EA) and work within a school culture built on co‐ownership, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to every child in the building.

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- Classroom Teaching — Plan and deliver engaging Year 3/4 programmes aligned with the WA Curriculum, adapting to the diverse learning needs of your students.
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- Student Wellbeing — Build genuine, caring relationships with students and their families — you will often be at the coalface of their world, not just their education.
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- Collaborative Practice — Work as part of a tight‐knit team where co‐ownership of the school environment is the norm.
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- Cultural Engagement — Embrace and integrate First Nations perspectives into your teaching with humility and a genuine willingness to learn from this community.
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- Community Connection — Actively engage with students' families and the broader Kurrawang community as a trusted and visible presence.
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- Faith Integration — Support and uphold the school's Christian ethos, participating in staff devotions, prayer, and the school's Christ‐centred approach to education.
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ABOUT YOU:

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Ideal Candidate

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- Practising Christian with a genuine faith commitment and a servant's heart. This is essential.
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- Registered (or eligible to register) with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA).
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- Primary‐qualified with a strong understanding of the WA Curriculum.
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- Culturally humble — prior experience with Aboriginal communities is valued,



but genuine willingness to learn from this specific community matters more.
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- A 'boots in' team player who thrives in a collaborative, everyone‐gets‐involved environment.
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- Emotionally resilient and mission‐minded — you understand that education here goes far beyond the curriculum.
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- Committed to staying — we are looking for someone who will invest in seeing a cohort grow through the school. A minimum three‐year commitment is preferred; five years is ideal.
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- Strong communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, staff, and community.
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The successful applicant will be subject tothe Federal Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

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ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

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CAPS (Christian Aboriginal Parent Directed School) Kurrawang has been a proud member of the CAPS Board since 1980. Grounded in a biblical worldview, the school offers a disciplined yet nurturing approach to education, with a deep commitment to the spiritual, academic, cultural, and social development of every child.

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WHY JOIN CAPS KURRAWANG

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- Be part of a school where your faith and your classroom are the same thing — every single day.
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- Work in one of Australia's most uniquely rewarding educational environments, with strong leadership, mentoring, and a genuine support network.
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- The school subsidises accommodation, this is subject to availability and is negotiable.
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- Try before you commit — for solid candidates, CAPS will cover travel and accommodation for a 2‐3 day visit to experience the school and community firsthand.
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HOW TO APPLY

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If this opportunity is of interest to you – APPLY NOW. Attach a CV outlining your experience and qualifications. In addition, please send us a one‐page cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role. We will not consider your application without a cover letter.

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CONTACT DETAILS

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Saarrah Mathinthiran, General Manager at marvinHR
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