Teacher - Early Childhood Education Branch: York District High School Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time FTE: Location: York Closing Date: 2025-11-06 4:30 PM Attachments: -
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This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Our School
York District High School (DHS) is an Independent Public School which delivers an education characterised by excellence and innovation. We celebrate achievement yet continue to identify areas for improvement as we strive to be the best we can be. Our dedicated and qualified teaching and support staff provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students and set high expectation. Our students' wellbeing comes first, and we work on the understanding that students who feel happy, safe, and part of the community enjoy coming to school therefore leading to positive results in the classroom.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
We’re looking for a qualified and passionate Early Childhood Teacher who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young learners. Experience or a strong interest in play-based, child-centred learning is highly valued, along with confidence in delivering differentiated instruction.
As a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student. Actively engaging in both the school and wider community, all staff are expected to implement our High Impact Teaching practices and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation, underpinned by our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework.
The successful applicant will ideally have the following attributes:
1. Interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
2. Capacity to build good relationships with all students
3. Commitment to our signature pedagogy of Explicit Direct Instruction
4. Capacity to plan curriculum including scope, sequencing, and lesson design collaboratively
5. Strong teaching and classroom management skills, including Classroom Management Strategies
6. Data analysis skills and evidence-based planning to improve literacy and numeracy results for all students
7. Confident use of Information and Communication Technolog (ICT) in the classroom
8. Engage in reflective practice, informed by classroom observations, student feedback surveys and close examination of student performance data.
We seek motivated applicants with a passion for teaching and possessing a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as a primary teacher, you should ideally deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Your dedication to academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning will set the standard for our learning community.
Strong behaviour support capabilities, grounded in genuine, positive relationships, are vital in this context. Suitable applicants will adopt the whole school PBS approach to explicitly teach expected behaviours and embed trauma-informed approaches and cultural awareness in the classroom and whole-school environment. Positive interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining our positive staff culture are essential.
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:
9. 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
10. 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
11. subsidised accommodation where applicable
12. free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting .
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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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
13. hold an eligible .
14. 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 .
15. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
16. consent to a 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
17. 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:
18. A statement of up to three (3)pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.
19. A CV of up to two (2) 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 or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1004308
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: (AWST) on Thursday, 6 November 2025
Position Title Teacher - Early Childhood Education Agency Department of Education Salary Location York Unit/Division Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region Branch York District High School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00003171 Closing Date Position Title Teacher - Early Childhood Education Branch York District High School Location York Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00003171 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Our School
York District High School (DHS) is an Independent Public School which delivers an education characterised by excellence and innovation. We celebrate achievement yet continue to identify areas for improvement as we strive to be the best we can be. Our dedicated and qualified teaching and support staff provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students and set high expectation. Our students' wellbeing comes first, and we work on the understanding that students who feel happy, safe, and part of the community enjoy coming to school therefore leading to positive results in the classroom.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
We’re looking for a qualified and passionate Early Childhood Teacher who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young learners. Experience or a strong interest in play-based, child-centred learning is highly valued, along with confidence in delivering differentiated instruction.
As a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student. Actively engaging in both the school and wider community, all staff are expected to implement our High Impact Teaching practices and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation, underpinned by our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework.
The successful applicant will ideally have the following attributes:
20. Interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
21. Capacity to build good relationships with all students
22. Commitment to our signature pedagogy of Explicit Direct Instruction
23. Capacity to plan curriculum including scope, sequencing, and lesson design collaboratively
24. Strong teaching and classroom management skills, including Classroom Management Strategies
25. Data analysis skills and evidence-based planning to improve literacy and numeracy results for all students
26. Confident use of Information and Communication Technolog (ICT) in the classroom
27. Engage in reflective practice, informed by classroom observations, student feedback surveys and close examination of student performance data.
We seek motivated applicants with a passion for teaching and possessing a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as a primary teacher, you should ideally deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Your dedication to academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning will set the standard for our learning community.
Strong behaviour support capabilities, grounded in genuine, positive relationships, are vital in this context. Suitable applicants will adopt the whole school PBS approach to explicitly teach expected behaviours and embed trauma-informed approaches and cultural awareness in the classroom and whole-school environment. Positive interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining our positive staff culture are essential.
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:
28. 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
29. 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
30. subsidised accommodation where applicable
31. free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting .
Want to know more?
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
32. hold an eligible .
33. 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 .
34. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
35. consent to a 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
36. 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:
37. A statement of up to three (3)pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.
38. A CV of up to two (2) 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 or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1004308
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: (AWST) on Thursday, 6 November 2025
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