We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 and 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The School

Situated 230 km south-east of Perth in the Shire of Wickepin, our school caters for students from K-6 and offers a nurturing school experience where every student is encouraged to achieve personal success. Wickepin Primary School (PS) has a strong community focus and is integral to the thriving rural community of Wickepin.

Wickepin PS provides a safe supportive learning environment and guides our students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. We believe that solid relationships are integral to our school and aim to instil a love of learning in every child, through the supportive relationships we form with our students and families.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

Wickepin PS is seeking dedicated and adaptable K-6 Teachers to join their team. Suitable applicants should display the ability to work independently across a variety of school settings, while also possessing strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. A flexible approach to the school day and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic and diverse school environment would be highly regarded.

Teachers at Wickepin PS work collaboratively to develop engaging and differentiated learning experiences aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum, Early Years and Primary Learning Frameworks, and supported by the effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Learning environments are designed to be inclusive, supportive, creative and responsive to the diverse needs of all students. Teaching and learning programs should promote dignity and respect for every learner,



with a strong focus on Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) and values-based education.

Suitable applicants should actively contribute to the implementation of the school’s Business Plan, work effectively within a team teaching environment, and display a commitment to whole-school approaches and initiatives. An evidence-based approach to teaching is highly regarded, along with the ability to create learning environments that are inclusive, challenging, nurturing and imaginative, where every student is supported to achieve and make meaningful progress.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your qualified and personal well-being. These advantages 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:

- Subsidised housing where applicable
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- free relocation

Find out more about the advantages 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 prospect, please contact Joanna Hayes, Principal on or emailing

During the school holidays, please contact Joanna Hayes on

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.

Eligibility

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.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH

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