Teacher - Primary - Music

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This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

At West Morley Primary School (PS) We Stand Together. This is at the heart of all we do as a community believing that together, as students, families and staff, we can foster an innovative and supportive learning environment where children can develop and thrive. Our vision is that our students become resilient, life-long learners, who actively participate in and contribute to their community, and who continue to practise the school's core values through life. Find out more about our school by visiting westmorleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are actively seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, displaying 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, set high expectations and cultivate a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. The role would include running our West Morley PS choir, liaising with Instrumental Music School Services and possibly starting a school band. 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, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued. As a member of our team, you would leverage high-impact teaching strategies. 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.

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.

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.

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 three 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH992888

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 October 2025

Equity and Diversity statements, and other boilerplate language, have been retained as part of the role description where applicable.