Teacher - Primary

This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible.

The school is also open to other fixed-term appointments. We encourage applicants seeking fixed-term opportunities of 6-12 months with possible extension to apply!

Muludja Remote Community School (RCS) is determined to provide an empowering start to learning in early childhood facilitate the best opportunity to excel in academic improvement and instil confidence in our graduating students. The school offers education for children up to 3 years old through KindiLink, then Kindergarten to Year 6, where the WA Curriculum is used to plan, assess and report on student learning. Muludja RCS is an active member of the Kimberley Schools Project, and our staff are trained in and deliver targeted learning in Literacy and Mathematics. Two-Way Learning experiences are instilled in everyday culturally responsive practices.

Muludja Remote Community is a small indigenous community, situated on the flood plains of the beautiful Margaret River. It is a quiet place, set in vibrant bushland approximately 35km by gravel road, east of Fitzroy Crossing. The Traditional Owners of the land are the Gooniyandi people, who were originally located on the Fossil Downs Station side of the river. Muludja is a welcoming, strong community passionate about our Country, our People, our sports team and learning.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

The position for the remainder of 2026 is for a Year 5/6 class of 9 students, who all attend regularly with occasional students from neighbouring schools. You would work alongside a team of Aboriginal Educators who rotate through the school classrooms. Remote Teaching Service contracts suit applicants who ideally, are passionate, motivated, and flexible team players, committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, instructional strategies and trauma informed planning. You will ideally be highly reflective of your teaching practices and committed to evidence-based decision making, and differentiation.

It is highly desirable that applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Applicants should possess an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. Knowledge of the science of learning and the programs Spelling Mastery and Math Hero will be well regarded.

We are seeking applicants who are innovative, compassionate and role model a winning attitude. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.

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:

• Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 a year
• District Allowance of $7 436 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 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 Muludja Remote Community School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (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 housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, the Muludja Community and school team, please do not hesitate to contact Sophie Bryant, Principal, on (08) 9167 0070 or sophie.bryant@education.wa.edu.au.

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