Primary Teacher

Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School Kurrawang

Kalgoorlie, WA 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 June 2026


Faith-driven Year 3/4 teacher needed at a small Christian Aboriginal school near Kalgoorlie, WA. Permanent full-time, $96k–$130k incl. remote loading. 3–5 yr commitment preferred. Subsidised accommodation available. Suits a practising Christian with cultural humility and a calling to make a lasting difference in an Aboriginal community.

<p>Kurrawang Aboriginal Community, 12 km southwest of Kalgoorlie, WA</p> <p>Teaching — Primary (Education &amp; Training)</p> <p>Full-time, permanent&nbsp;</p> <p>Salary range:&nbsp;$96,767 - $130,734 per year (including remote area loading)&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>VISION &amp; MISSION&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Vision:&nbsp;</strong>To provide a Christ-centred education for students discovering and developing their god given talents, standing tall as future Godly leaders.</i></p> <p><i><strong>Mission:&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p><i><strong>C</strong>hrist centred</i></p> <p><i><strong>A</strong>boriginal leadership grounded in their heritage &amp; identity</i></p> <p><i><strong>P</strong>ursuit of excellence through high expectations</i></p> <p><i><strong>S</strong>trong in our relationships with our families and community</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>This is not just a teaching job. It is a calling.</p> <p>CAPS Kurrawang is a small, close-knit Christian school serving approximately 85 predominantly Aboriginal (First Nations) students from Kindy to Year 6.&nbsp; The school runs four mixed-year classes and is proud of its near 80% attendance rate — exceptional by any measure in this space.</p> <p>We are seeking a Year 3/4 classroom teacher to join our passionate, cohesive team. You will be supported by an Education Assistant (EA) and work within a school culture built on co-ownership, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to every child in the building.</p> <p>◌ <strong>Classroom Teaching —&nbsp;</strong>Plan and deliver engaging Year 3/4 programmes aligned with the WA Curriculum, adapting to the diverse learning needs of your students.</p> <p>◌ <strong>Student Wellbeing —&nbsp;</strong>Build genuine, caring relationships with students and their families — you will often be at the coalface of their world, not just their education.</p> <p>◌ <strong>Collaborative Practice —&nbsp;</strong>Work as part of a tight-knit team where co-ownership of the school environment is the norm.&nbsp;</p> <p>◌ <strong>Cultural Engagement —&nbsp;</strong>Embrace and integrate First Nations perspectives into your teaching with humility and a genuine willingness to learn from this community.</p> <p>◌ <strong>Community Connection —&nbsp;</strong>Actively engage with students’ families and the broader Kurrawang community as a trusted and visible presence.</p> <p>◌ <strong>Faith Integration —&nbsp;</strong>Support and uphold the school’s Christian ethos, participating in staff devotions, prayer, and the school’s Christ-centred approach to education.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p> <p><strong>Ideal Candidate&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>✱&nbsp;Practising Christian with a genuine faith commitment and a servant’s heart. This is essential.</p> <p>✱&nbsp;Registered (or eligible to register) with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA).</p> <p>✱&nbsp;Primary-qualified with a strong understanding of the WA Curriculum.</p> <p>✱&nbsp;Culturally humble — prior experience with Aboriginal communities is valued, but genuine willingness to learn from this specific community matters more.</p> <p>✱&nbsp;A ‘boots in’ team player who thrives in a collaborative, everyone-gets-involved environment.</p> <p>✱&nbsp;Emotionally resilient and mission-minded — you understand that education here goes far beyond the curriculum.</p> <p>✱&nbsp;Committed to staying — we are looking for someone who will invest in seeing a cohort grow through the school. A minimum three-year commitment is preferred; five years is ideal.</p> <p>✱&nbsp;Strong communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, staff, and community.</p> <p><i>The successful applicant will be subject to&nbsp;the <strong>Federal Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.</strong></i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ORGANISATION</strong></p> <p>CAPS (Christian Aboriginal Parent Directed School) Kurrawang has been a proud member of the CAPS Board since 1980. Grounded in a biblical worldview, the school offers a disciplined yet nurturing approach to education, with a deep commitment to the spiritual, academic, cultural, and social development of every child.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>WHY JOIN CAPS KURRAWANG</strong></p> <p>◌ Be part of a school where your faith and your classroom are the same thing — every single day.</p> <p>◌ Work in one of Australia’s most uniquely rewarding educational environments, with strong leadership, mentoring, and a genuine support network.</p> <p>◌ The school subsidises accommodation, this is subject to availability and is negotiable.&nbsp;</p> <p>◌ Try before you commit — for strong candidates, CAPS will cover travel and accommodation for a 2-3 day visit to experience the school and community firsthand.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>CONTACT DETAILS</strong></p> <p>Saarrah Mathinthiran, General Manager at marvinHR&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:saarrah@marvinhr.com?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>saarrah@marvinhr.com</a>?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:saarrah@marvinhr.com?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">saarrah@marvinhr.com</a></u> | +61 8 6377 7607</p>
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