Teacher - K-6

We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher – Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026.

Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Yale Primary School, we focus on preparing your child academically, through practising 'respect, responsibility, caring for others and being our best'.

It is more than a motto, it is the grounds for quality teaching, student success and an engaged community.

Our school believes children are the centre of our school community and a place where your child feels safe and happy while enjoying the most important years of their education.

We encourage our students to be their best, caring, responsible and respectful, by following the example of our dedicated staff Find out more about our school by visiting yale.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role We are actively seeking K-6 teachers, with exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

As a primary teacher you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset.

You would nurture students' social and emotional learning (SEL) by demonstrating a deep understanding of these needs, with proven experience in implementing and embedding SEL programs that foster student wellbeing, resilience, and positive engagement.

Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices.

The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, Professional Learning Community structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.

As a member of our team, you would leverage high-impact teaching strategies including Direct Instruction models and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs within a whole school approach.

An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.

This pool may also be used to fill Health and Phyiscal Education and LOTE - Indonesian positions, should they arise therefore applicants with qualifications or experience in these roles are encouraged to apply.

Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jason Shapcott, Principal, on (08) 9232 3500 or emailing jason.shapcott@education.wa.edu.au.

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 Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents.

Your application should include: A statement of up to three (3) 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 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: IPS/TCH993912 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.

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