Teacher - Early Childhood Education

We are seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood Education teachers for permanent and fixed term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

We are seeking to establish a pool of highly effective Early Childhood Education teachers who are committed to providing purposeful, responsive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children.

Suitable applicants will ideally display a strong understanding of early childhood development, effective classroom practice and the importance of building positive relationships with students, families and colleagues. They will be committed to creating purposeful learning environments that support strong academic, social and emotional outcomes for young learners and will be prepared to work within established whole‑school approaches to teaching, learning, behaviour and wellbeing.

• Strong knowledge of early childhood development, pedagogy and effective classroom practice
• The ability to design and deliver purposeful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support strong outcomes for young learners
• A commitment to evidence‑informed teaching, responsive planning and the use of assessment to inform practice
• A strong focus on developing oral language, early literacy, numeracy and self‑regulation skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• A willingness to engage in instructional coaching, professional learning and reflective practice
• A willingness to work collaboratively, engage in professional dialogue and contribute to school improvement
• High expectations for student learning, behaviour and engagement
• A commitment to professional growth through coaching, reflection, feedback and ongoing improvement
• The ability to use student achievement information to monitor progress, inform teaching decisions and improve outcomes

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. The key benefits you will enjoy include:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• FREE relocation

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.

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;
• 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.

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 July 2026