Teacher - K-6

Overview

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Baldivis Gardens Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of (K-6) 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.

Our Vision is to nurture students in a safe and supportive learning environment where parents and staff take shared responsibility for student growth and development, resulting in students who thrive and a community that flourishes. Our Motto is 'Nurture Grow Thrive' and our Ethos is 'GROW': Gain Knowledge, Respect Others, Own your Actions and Work Hard.

Our staff have been selected to meet the specific needs of this school community. We are dedicated to working alongside the school community to create a strategic plan, with clearly articulated goals, strategies and targets.

Find out more about our school by visiting Baldivis Gardens Primary School or Schools Online.

Responsibilities

Suitable applicants will ideally be highly skilled educators with a passion for teaching and a commitment to public school education. We encourage teachers who have success in curriculum leadership, coaching and mentoring, establishing and maintaining strong connections with others and an ability to effectively manage challenging behaviours to apply. Enthusiastic graduates with knowledge and or experience of an explicit teaching model are encouraged to apply.

Baldivis Gardens PS is committed to high quality instruction that aligns with current research and evidence-based practice with a strong focus on explicit teaching and highly effective literacy and numeracy instruction. A passion for, and experience in Explicit Direct Instruction is an advantage. More importantly, a commitment to the practices being developed and implemented across the school from this initiative is essential.

Baldivis Gardens PS is an Independent Public School and is part of the South Metropolitan Education District. The Principal is experienced, personable, and keen to work with like-minded teachers who share the same passion for providing quality education in a collaborative and nurturing environment, underpinned by clearly articulated values, with a focus on respectful practices. The school has established a positive culture of high expectations for both staff and students, gaining the respect of the parent and wider community. This is an opportunity to join our 'Garden Team' to achieve our vision of nurturing students to thrive in a safe and supportive learning environment and to develop a community that flourishes .

Benefits

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 Melinda Stewart, Deputy Principal on or email

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 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 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 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 two 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH988555

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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