Manager Corporate Services
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Challis Community Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
85.9
50.8 teaching · 35.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
830
Indigenous students
18%
Language other than English
31%
Girls vs boys
389 girls · 441 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Challis Community Primary School (PS) believes in enabling students to reach their academic, social and emotional potential whilst becoming valuable members of the community. As a school community our mission is to deliver an excellent standard of education that supports students to achieve results equal to, or above state norms. Our school provides high quality education, alongside innovative programs and services, which cater to the needs of each individual child and their family. Challis Community PS is unique in offering health and education services from birth, with formal schooling ranging from 3-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.
Our school's teaching programs allow all children to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become confident learners. We pride ourselves on offering effective, individualised Literacy and Numeracy programs. We also offer a variety of specialist subjects including Music, Science, History, Physical Education and Health. The Challis Parenting and Early Learning Centre offers a selection of health, education and social services including a Child Health Nurse, new mothers' groups, playgroups and parent education sessions.
Challis Community PS is a large Primary school catering for 750 primary students and 30 3-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten children. Challis is a very complex and busy school located in a very low socioeconomic area. We also have onsite partnerships with My World Daycare, Curtin University and several o…