Teacher - Primary

Join to apply for the Teacher - Primary role at Department of Education, Western Australia. We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

At Sutherland Dianella Primary School (PS), our staff are united, hard-working, and invested in our community. We collaborate to ensure consistent and connected practice, always striving to improve outcomes for all students. We support students as lifelong learners and foster a strong sense of belonging. The relationships between students, parents, staff, and the community are central to our success.

Our students are challenged and supported to become confident and independent learners. This aligns with our school motto, which has remained unchanged since foundation: 'Only our Best'.

Our Core Values are Respect, Responsibility, Commitment, and Citizenship. Our School Business Plan underpins our shared belief in best practice and our commitment to continuous improvement.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.sdps.wa.edu.au or Schools online.

Sutherland Dianella PS is seeking to establish a pool of Teachers to join our team. Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day. This is achieved through our whole-school approaches, explicit teaching, and evidence-based instructional strategies. A strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum is essential, along with the ability to plan for school improvement by using and responding to a range of data sources. The successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing curriculum and pedagogical development. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the successful applicants will work closely with students, colleagues, and the wider community to achieve optimal educational outcomes. Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to apply differentiated instruction and explicit teaching strategies are highly valued. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Talk 4 Writing, InitiaLit, PLD and The Resilience Project is beneficial to the role, as these are key components of our whole-school approach to student wellbeing and literacy development.

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 the Department's official benefits page.

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, 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.

• 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 the Department's website.
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
• 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.

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

Please note the new application instructions detailed below. You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

1. Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
2. Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• Two character-limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
  • Professional Knowledge
  • Professional Engagement
• Submit Your Application Online
  • Click 'Apply for Job'
  • Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
  • Upload your completed CV Template only. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application. 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/TCH994595

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 September 2025