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

Meekatharra District High School (DHS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our team.

At Meekatharra DHS, we set high expectations for our students to become lifelong learners who show respect for culture, themselves, and others, and who strive for a strong future. We are a close-knit learning community, enriched by diversity and a broad range of educational backgrounds.

Located in the beautiful Murchison region, Meekatharra offers unique opportunities to experience life in Western Australia’s stunning outback. Our students and families are proud to live “On Country” and make the most of the natural beauty and resources that surround us. Although our school is small, it is strong, with a teaching team comprising both graduates and highly experienced local staff. Our staff culture is supportive and collegiate, with a strong focus on health and wellbeing. Incentives are available for regional schools, including subsidised housing, Country Teaching Program allowances, and a recognised graduate coaching and mentoring program.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

To learn more aboutMeekatharra DHS and our community, please watch the video below:

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally bring strong professional knowledge, understanding, and experience to deliver high-quality teaching and learning for our early learning students in our 2027 Pre-primary/Year 1 class.

The ideal applicant will have a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and contemporary early childhood practice. Knowledge and experience in PreLit, InitiaLit,



Heggerty phonemic awareness and purposeful play-based learning would be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will ideally create a warm, inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, connected and ready to learn. They will build strong relationships with children, families, staff and the wider community, while supporting each child’s academic, social and emotional development through purposeful, evidence-based and play-based learning.

At Meekatharra DHS, our teachers work collaboratively, contribute to whole-school priorities and are committed to their own professional growth. Positive interpersonal skills, flexibility and a willingness to contribute to our supportive staff culture are important.

At our school, you will enjoy:

- Small class sizes, providing more time with individual children and greater flexibility to respond to their learning and developmental needs.
- Supportive colleagues and excellent facilities, including up-to-date learning spaces and expansive outdoor areas.
- Opportunities to contribute to whole-school programs and events, work closely with families, and become an active part of the Meekatharra school community.

We are looking for someone who is ideally:

- Passionate about early childhood education, bringing warmth, professionalism and high expectations to their work.




- Able to build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and the wider school community.
- Highly organised, emotionally intelligent, dependable and adaptable in their approach.
- Able to work collaboratively and positively as part of a supportive school team.
- Culturally responsive with a strong commitment to improving the academic, social and emotional outcomes of Aboriginal children.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic educator to make a real difference in a well-resourced, community-focused environment.

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 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:

- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 a 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
- Travel concession
- Air-conditioning subsidy

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Meekatharra 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 perc

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