Overview
Teacher – Primary Jobs in Marble Bar, Western Australia, Australia at Department of Education, Western Australia
Title: Teacher – Primary
Company: Department of Education, Western Australia
Location: Marble Bar, Western Australia, Australia
This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026
Care, Inspire and Thrive – these are the core values of our vibrant and unique school community. We strive to give all students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve their individual potential and contribute as responsible members of society. Marble Bar Primary School (PS) caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our school supports students to reach their potential by providing high quality teaching and engaging students in a nurturing environment. We respectfully acknowledge the past and present traditional owners of the land on which the school is set – the Nyamal people, who are the custodians.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online .
The Role
Marble Bar PS is seeking a highly effective and relationship-focused teacher who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for students in a remote Aboriginal community setting
We are looking for an applicant who will ideally:
- Display the ability to deliver high-quality literacy instruction using evidence-based approaches, including Letters and Sounds, Heggerty, and the Talk for Writing process
- Be capable of implementing explicit teaching practices that support students with a wide range of learning needs and levels of achievement
- Have experience in, or a willingness to learn, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, and social-emotional learning strategies.
- Have ability to build strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and community members and contribute positively to a culturally responsive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEOs), Elders, and community partners to support Two-Way Learning and culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Display resilience, flexibility, initiative, and a solutions-focused mindset when working in a remote context.
- Maintain high expectations for student attendance, engagement, behaviour, and achievement while providing the support necessary for students to succeed.
Working in a Remote Community School
Schools in the Remote Teaching Service are located in some of the most isolated parts of the State. They may be in community settings or small towns, and the majority of students are from local Aboriginal families. They deliver flexible and innovative education programs to ensure students in remote areas have access to high quality learning programs.
Teaching in a remote school offers a range of professional opportunities for teachers who are engaging and resilient. If you are flexible and like working as part of a team you have the opportunity to be part of this innovative learning community. Skills and interests in literacy, numeracy and English as an additional language/dialect (EAL/D) are highly valued.
Teachers who live and work in the remote teaching service tell us that it makes them better teachers, and better people. The Department of Education also supports our teachers by providing a range of additional allowances and benefits.
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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
- District allowance of $9 299 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Marble Bar Primary School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
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 [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Albert Koh, Principal on (08) 9178 8300 or emailing [email protected]
During the school holidays, please contact Albert Koh on 0448 220 216.
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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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: SS/TCH1057199
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 Friday, 24 July 2026
