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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. 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.

The School

Clifton Park Primary School (PS) is located in the riverside suburb of Australind, near Bunbury. We are a strong, community-minded school with an established and dedicated staff. Our school is driven by a clear moral purpose: to provide a high-quality education so that all students can achieve their potential. Our 2024–2028 Impact Plan sets out a focused strategic direction to ensure this is realised.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.cliftonpark.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking educators who are collaborative, dynamic, and committed to evidence-based practices. Ideal applicants will bring strong curriculum knowledge and demonstrate a deep understanding of explicit teaching and high-impact instructional strategies. At Clifton Park PS, we align our practice with the Teaching for Impact model and are developing a common lesson design to promote instructional clarity and consistency across all classrooms.

Suitable applicants should ideally:

• Have the ability to deliver high-quality literacy and numeracy programs, with a strong understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs.
• Use assessment data to inform planning and teaching, including the use of tools such as Elastik, and provide timely, targeted feedback to students.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment, supported by our whole-school behaviour expectations and implementation of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS).
• Show a commitment to working collaboratively and engaging in reflective practice and ongoing professional learning.
• Be committed to implementing agreed whole-school approaches. Experience with, or a willingness to engage with Explicit Instruction, Synthetic phonics, Bond Blocks, Top Ten Maths is desirable.
  
  

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of educators committed to excellence, equity, and continuous improvement. If you believe that all students can learn at high levels and are dedicated to making a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
• Free relocation
  
  

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tanya Uren, Principal on (08) 9796 7300 or emailing Tanya.Uren@education.wa.edu.au .

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 2021-2025 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

NEW Application Process

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

Please take note of 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.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
• Professional Knowledge
• Professional Engagement
  
  

Step 3: 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. Note: 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/TCH987651

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 01 September 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typePart-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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