This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

The School

Our vision is to ensure our students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their full potential, become lifelong learners and to make positive contributions to society. From our friendly office staff to the wonderful student artwork dotted around the school - students, staff and visitors alike feel our positivity and warmth. We have around 88 students from Kindergarten to Year 10 from diverse cultural backgrounds and are guided by our expectations: We are Respectful, We are Responsible, We are Achievers. Literacy and numeracy are integral parts of every single day at school and we strive to provide every student with opportunities to learn the skills they will need for life after school. Restorative practices are used with our partnership with Real Schools, to complement the Positive Behaviour Strategies that the school values and promotes. A number of opportunities are delivered electronically, if students are eligible, such as the Primary Extension and Challenge Program and Year 11-12 courses. Find out more about our school by visiting www.mountmagnetdhs.wa.edu.au , Schools Online or the video below.

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate, motivated, and skilled educator who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day. It is highly desirable that the applicant is committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. The applicant should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.



It would be advantageous to have experience in and success when teaching in MAG classrooms, working with students with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs, trauma informed practices, high impact instruction and commit to participate in Instructional Coaching and professional learning based on the needs of the students and the school. Successful applicant will be agreeable to deliver whole school programs such as Whole Class Reading, daily reviews and deliver lesson content aligned with the Mount Magnet DHS Blueprint for agreed expectations.

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 benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.

- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 per year
- District allowance of $3 210 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $300 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 Teachers and School Administrators employed at Mount Magnet District High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $300 (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. You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details. 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 [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.

Agency Referrals

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration .
- be an Australian or NewZeland citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with

📌 Teacher - Primary (Shire of Mount Magnet)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Shire of Mount Magnet