Teacher - Primary

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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.

Wellard Village Primary School (PS) is centred on a culture of powerful relationships where all key stakeholders work collaboratively for positive student outcomes. We are looking for staff who are team oriented, highly collaborative and possess an ability to work in a team.

Wellard Village PS has a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. Our staff have a shared understanding of contemporary quality teaching and whole school pedagogy. Our pedagogical framework focuses on explicit teaching, evidence-based practice, play based learning and inquiry (Kath Murdoch). It is aligned to the Department of Education Quality Teaching Framework, and we utilise Universal Design for Learning, to enact our inclusive philosophy.

Developing the whole child is a priority for our staff. Together we ensure that we balance curriculum delivery with social and emotional learning and physical health and wellbeing. We utilise Positive Behaviour Support to set high expectations for our learning environment, ensuring all students are safe and accountable. Our matrix encourages children to "Be Courageous, Be Compassionate and Be Responsible", to achieve our mission of an inclusive and connected community.

Information about our whole school approaches, our school wide pedagogical framework, our lesson design and our strategic plan can be found on our website.

Find out more about our school by visiting the prospective staff page at wellardvillageps or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking passionate, motivated, and skilled educators who are committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and evidence-based instructional strategies.

It is highly desirable that applicants display a commitment to building positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. They should possess a strong capacity to design engaging and challenging programs, grounded in a deep knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.

Suitable applicants should be innovative, knowledgeable, and reflective practitioners, with a commitment to their own professional growth. We value educators who contribute to a collaborative culture and who actively support our whole school approaches.

To strengthen your application, you may wish to reflect an understanding of Wellard Village PS's vision, values, and unique context. Tailoring your application to align with our pedagogy, strategic direction, and connection to community will help illustrate your suitability for the role.

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.

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

• 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;
• 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: 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 four 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/TCH978007

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 September 2025

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

Please note: this role is based at Wellard Village Primary School, WA, as part of the WA Department of Education recruitment pool.

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