Teacher - Primary
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
5 October 2026
Posted 24 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout West Northam Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
22.4
9.9 teaching · 12.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
130
Indigenous students
48%
Language other than English
59%
Girls vs boys
65 girls · 65 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during Term 4, 2026 and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Our School
West Northam Primary School (PS) is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Primary Teachers to join our amazing team.
Northam is a vibrant regional centre, just 50 minutes from Midland, with GROH accommodation available for teachers. As a Country Teaching Program school, West Northam PS teachers receive an additional allowance of over $8,000 per year.
Our motto, Belong, Respect and Learn, reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school community. We have a strong Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework and have commenced whole-school training in the Berry Street Education Model. New teachers are supported through mentoring from our experienced early childhood and senior team leaders, with comprehensive professional learning and resources to support the implementation of whole-school programs and Teaching for Impact strategies. Our evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs include Seven Steps Writing, PLD Phonics/Spelling, MiniLit Sage and Top Ten Maths.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.westnortham.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally have experience working with Aboriginal students and display the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues. With an Aboriginal student population …