Teacher - Primary - Music

Join to apply for the Teacher - Primary - Music role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.7FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.

Madeley Primary School's (PS) vision is to provide your family with a school that nurtures and promotes lifelong learners within a positive school community where respect is valued and independence and excellence is expected.

Our school opened in January 2009 and is a school community where children will be motivated to achieve their very best. As part of a cluster consisting of nearby Ashdale Secondary College, Ashdale PS, Landsdale PS, Carnaby Rise PS, and Landsdale Gardens PS, we are well placed to provide your child with a world class education. As a cluster, we have a common purpose, a joint vision for the improvement, attainment, achievement and progression of young people. Our collaborative partnership means we have been able to develop a shared identity assisted by geographical proximity and a strong sense of being an inclusive community.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.

The successful applicant will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant primary school Music curriculum, aligned to WA Curriculum. As part of this role, you would engage and build productive working relationships with students and ideally be involved collaboratively with your colleagues to improve student results and engagement. The role would include running of our Madeley PS Choir and some external music events within the cluster.

The successful applicant should ideally have the ability to work collaboratively to plan and implement effective teaching and learning plans. Additionally, they would ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environment and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.

With effective interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will work closely with students, colleagues and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.

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.

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.

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.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: 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 two 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/TCH987710

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 4 September 2025.