Teacher - Primary

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Binnu is a welcoming rural community located approximately 37km from Northampton and just over an hour drive to Geraldton or Kalbarri. The region offers a relaxed lifestyle, stunning natural landscapes, and access to beautiful beaches. Staff at Binnu enjoy a strong sense of community, meaningful connections with families, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Binnu Primary School (PS) is a Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) setting that services the local farming families and the Barrel Well Aboriginal Community. This is a unique opportunity to teach in a multi-age setting, where creativity, collaboration, and community are at the heart of everything we do.

Our small school offers a rewarding teaching experience in a peaceful rural setting. We are also a part of the CHUNABI network (Chapman Valley PS, Yuna PS and Binnu PS), which provides strong professional support, shared resources, and collaborative learning opportunities across schools.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.binnups.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Primary Teacher, you will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to a K-6 multi-age classroom. As part of this role, you will be able to engage and build productive working relationships with students, staff and the wider school community. You will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with staff in a supportive work environment that strives for continual personal growth. The CHUNABI network also offers the ability to work collaboratively with staff across the three schools, sharing resources and knowledge which creates a greater sense of connection in our regional schools.

The successful applicant should possess sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum; be able to deliver content in an engaging manner; have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a highly effective team member.

Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and High Impact Teaching strategies aligned with the Department of Education’s Quality Teaching Strategy is highly regarded.

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 benefits 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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
• District allowance of $3 210 a year
• 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

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 housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Melanie Kerrigan, Principal on (08) 9936 0300 or emailing Melanie.Kerrigan@education.wa.edu.au.

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 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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1029364

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close:4:30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026