Teacher - Primary

Leeming Primary School (PS), located in Leeming, opened in 1982, with a current enrolment of approximately 370 students. Our Values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence are an important part of our school and support the development of a positive school culture. Our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are looking for team members who value developing positive relationships, have current understandings of the Department of Education's direction in education and actively engage in collaboration with all teachers throughout the school.

The School

We are actively seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, to engage with and foster genuine relationships with parents, carers, 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 putting student learning and wellbeing at the centre of your work. Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with experience of being part of a collaborative and professional learning community and thrive as part of a team. Our focus is on developing the capacity of our team, to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth through collaboration and sharing of expertise, supporting our focus on the development of collective efficacy.

Applicants will ideally possess the skills to use the assess, plan, teach cycle effectively, use data to drive their practice and differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of a wide range of abilities providing a quality differentiated teaching and learning program to meet the needs of all students. In addition to this, being fully conversant with the Department of Education's Quality Teaching Strategy and Teaching for Impact statement is highly valued.

• 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
• 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

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. 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.

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
• 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. 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/TCH991874

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025

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, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.